Best for independent readers who enjoy visually engaging stories about identity, belonging, and navigating different social environments.
About the Book
A Black boy navigating a predominantly white private school while trying to hold onto his identity and friendships from his old neighborhood tells his story in graphic novel format.
Content Ratings
❤️
No Romance
No romantic content.
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Moderate Themes
Sustained themes of racial identity, code-switching, belonging, and the pressure of navigating two very different social worlds.
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No Violence
No violence.
Engagement:
Author:
Jerry Craft
Genre:
Graphic Novel / Comic
Published:
2019
Page Count:
248
Ages:
10
+
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