On Air with Zoe Washington

By Janae Marks | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

* An instant New York Times bestseller *

An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks!

Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect.

When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected.

Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?


  • A Must-Read Sequel: Fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington will love this big-hearted next chapter in Zoe and Marcus’s journey.
  • Wrongful Conviction and Its Aftermath: Explores the real-life challenges of re-entering society after prison, even when you’re innocent.
  • Using Your Voice for Change: When starting a restaurant proves harder than expected, Zoe launches a podcast to fight for justice and make her family’s dream a reality.
  • Inspiring Black Protagonists: A powerful story about a determined girl and her father navigating new beginnings, family, and what it means to fight for a second chance.

Editions of On Air with Zoe Washington

Hardcover
ISBN 9780063212312
Paperback
ISBN 9780063212329
EBook
ISBN 9780063212336

Read an Excerpt

* An instant New York Times bestseller *

An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks!

Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect.

When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected.

Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?


  • A Must-Read Sequel: Fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington will love this big-hearted next chapter in Zoe and Marcus’s journey.
  • Wrongful Conviction and Its Aftermath: Explores the real-life challenges of re-entering society after prison, even when you’re innocent.
  • Using Your Voice for Change: When starting a restaurant proves harder than expected, Zoe launches a podcast to fight for justice and make her family’s dream a reality.
  • Inspiring Black Protagonists: A powerful story about a determined girl and her father navigating new beginnings, family, and what it means to fight for a second chance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is On Air with Zoe Washington about?

* An instant New York Times bestseller *

An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks!

Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect.

When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it—with her as his pastry chef of course. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected.

Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening?


  • A Must-Read Sequel: Fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington will love this big-hearted next chapter in Zoe and Marcus’s journey.
  • Wrongful Conviction and Its Aftermath: Explores the real-life challenges of re-entering society after prison, even when you’re innocent.
  • Using Your Voice for Change: When starting a restaurant proves harder than expected, Zoe launches a podcast to fight for justice and make her family’s dream a reality.
  • Inspiring Black Protagonists: A powerful story about a determined girl and her father navigating new beginnings, family, and what it means to fight for a second chance.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Air with Zoe Washington?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion

Where can I read a sample of On Air with Zoe Washington?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063212312

Is On Air with Zoe Washington part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Zoe Washington

Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Air with Zoe Washington?

Janae Marks

Who is the Publisher of the book On Air with Zoe Washington?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

On Air with Zoe Washington is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063212312) and paperback(ISBN 9780063212329) and ebook(ISBN 9780063212336)

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