Written in Purple in Bloomington, MN

Set in a dystopian 2050, "Written in Purple" follows Jason Fontenot, a Louisiana teen, who, along with his friends, faces the harsh reality of the United States of the Greater World-a society that has traded freedom for security. With robots replacing teachers at Robotics Readiness High, Jason and new ally Princess uncover disturbing truths about their AI-run world. As Hurricane Camden looms, they ignite a rebellion against the regime, risking everything to reclaim human connection. In this suspenseful, thought-provoking novel by former teacher Kristen Fruge, readers are asked what freedom is truly worth in a world ruled by AI.