She was supposed to survive. He was supposed to lead. But fate flipped the block. In a neighborhood where dreams rarely make it past the front steps, Dreams Don’t Bury Easy is a raw, unflinching story of loss, rage, survival, and the complicated path to healing. It’s the second book in the Two Sides of the Same Block series—a gripping urban fiction experience that blends heartfelt storytelling with real-world issues faced by today’s Black and Brown youth. After losing Kyrie—the only boy who ever saw her clearly—Dream is barely holding it together. Everyone expects her to “be strong,” but inside she’s breaking in places no one ever looks. Grief turns to rage. Silence turns to vengeance. And when older influences offer her a way to “get her get-back,” Dream teeters on the edge of no return. Across the block, 11-year-old Nasir is spiraling. A misunderstood terror with a sharp mind and a broken home, he’s stealing, scheming, and hiding the kind of pain that gets passed down like a curse. When he finds Kyrie’s old journal filled with dreams, goals, and blueprints for a better life, Nasir’s world shifts—but it might be too late. This book isn’t just about what’s lost. It’s about who we still have a chance to save. Perfect for teens, educators, and anyone who’s ever been counted out, Dreams Don’t Bury Easy is a tribute to grief, girlhood, and the people who make it out—or don’t. Includes bonus reflection prompts, activity pages, and systemic truths designed for real discussion in classrooms and beyond.