Literary FictionYoung Adult
A teen girl navigates racial tensions after witnessing a police shooting of her friend.
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A teen girl navigates racial tensions after witnessing a police shooting of her friend.
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8 starred reviews - Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best - William C. Morris Award Winner - National Book Award Longlist - Printz Honor Book - Coretta Scott King Honor Book - #1 New York Times Bestseller! Absolutely riveting! --Jason Reynolds Stunning. --John Green This story is necessary. This story is important. --Kirkus (starred review) Heartbreakingly topical. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A marvel of verisimilitude. --Booklist (starred review) A powerful, in-your-face novel. --Ho...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual references and brief intimate moments, not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Major violence including a police shooting; graphic emotional impact.
Profanity
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Frequent strong language reflecting realistic teen dialogue.
Substance use
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Moderate references to drug and alcohol use in community context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters, not central to plot.
Religious content
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Minor religious references, not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central focus on systemic racism, police brutality, and Black Lives Matter.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of systemic oppression and racial suffering.
Other
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