A Black teen from Brooklyn faces racism at a mostly white Manhattan prep school, fighting for justice and community.
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A Black teen from Brooklyn faces racism at a mostly white Manhattan prep school, fighting for justice and community.
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In this powerful and fast-paced YA contemporary debut, a Black teen from Brooklyn struggles to fit in at his almost entirely-white Manhattan prep school, resulting in a fight and a plan for vengeance. This is not how seventeen-year-old Gil imagined beginning his senior year—on the subway dressed in a tie and khakis headed towards Manhattan instead of his old public school in Brooklyn. Augustin Prep may only be a borough away, but the exclusive private school feels like it's a different world ent...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to romance; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including a fight leading to suspension; not graphic.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not pervasive.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Major focus on social justice, racial discrimination, and systemic inequity in education.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of racism, microaggressions, and systemic suffering for Black students.
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