The Summer I Ate the Rich

Just add garlic, lemon, and a dash of the one percent.

This smart, biting novel explores what happens when a Haitian American girluses her previously hidden zombie abilities to exact revenge on the wealthy elites whove caused her family pain.

Brielle Petitfour loves to cook. But with a chronically sick mother and bills to pay, becoming a chef isnt exactly a realistic career path.

When Brielles mom suddenly loses her job, Brielle steps in and uses her culinary skills to earn some extra money. The rich families who love her cooking praise her use of unique flavors and textures, which keep everyone guessing whats in Brielles dishes. The secret ingredient? Human flesh.

Written by the storytelling duo Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite,The Summer I Ate the Richis a modern-day fable inspired by Haitian zombie lore that scrutinizes the socioeconomic and racial inequity that is the foundation of our society. Just like Brielles clients, it will have you asking: Whats for dinner?

National Indie Bestseller
A Recommended Read by CBS Mornings Plus!

“These young women are incredible authors.” –CBS Mornings Plus

Maika Mouliteis a Miami native and the daughter of Haitian immigrants. Her acclaimed young adult novels frequently explore themes of identity, family, and vengeance. Her work has been featured on the TODAY Show and Essence Magazine. Maika is also a doctoral student at Howard University, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and media. Shes the eldest of four sisters and, when she’s not writing, loves listening to audiobooks, dancing and singing at the top of her lungs, and journaling (which actually means… more writing).
Maritza Moulitegraduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors in womens studies and the University of Southern California with a masters in journalism. Her work often examines the lives of marginalized people and revenge, and has been featured on NPR and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Maritzas favorite roles have been Head Start literacy tutor and pre-k teacher assistant. She is now a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania exploring ways to improve literacy through childrens media. She clearly couldnt get enough of school. Her favorite song is September by Earth, Wind & Fire.

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
• Publish Date: April 22, 2025
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780374390532
• Dimensions: 8.6 X 5.8 X 1.2 inches | 1.0 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Teens & YAPopular Fiction