An incredibly timely and important book about police brutality and the persistence and patience required to live in the U.S. as a black or brown person. Highly recommended.

I received an ARC from NetGalley

A beautiful book that was both empowering and sad. It's sad that we need such books to discuss with young black men, but I felt it was a great way to tackle some of the social injustices that are happening right now.
Some beautiful illustrations and I loved the fact that the protagonist was growing locs on this journey from boyhood.

A great discussion guide included in the end for educators to use in the classroom and parents to use at home.

Simple, beautiful, and powerful, this book tells of living through the current and past Black American experience. Seeing these terrible tragedies in the news and not being ready to talk. Seeing this through a tweens perspective helps explain painful events but also brings hope as we work to research, vote, and change the world around us. Also includes a discussion guide.