Black Brother, Black Brother
A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.
"A powerful work and must-have for children's collections."
– Booklist, starred review
"An excellent selection for both elementary and middle library collections."
– School Library Connection, starred review
Ghost Boys
A heartbreaking and gripping story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history.
"Deftly woven and poignantly told"
School Library Journal, starred review
"Packs a powerful punch"
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Gripping and all-too-necessary"
Booklist, starred review
"A must have for school and classroom libraries"
School Library Connection, starred review
A video PSA to watch with your students after reading Ghost Boys
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Towers Falling
Towers Falling is a powerful novel by award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks.
The Louisiana Girls Trilogy
The Louisiana Girls Trilogy are stories of young girls coming of age and finding the strength to overcome adversity. They are steeped in the folklore of the deep south of America and are hugely popular with young readers.
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