Kim Johnson is that rare author whose writing is consistently strong. Unafraid to tackle difficult subject matter, her books are "must reads" in our library media center. Introducing the concept of "passing" to a generation of young adult readers who may be unfamiliar with the term, Calvin's story is powerful, engaging, and challenging. We will be getting multiple copies as the demand will be great for this title.

Strong social justice novel by Kim Johnson with a heavy focus on passing as white versus living as a POC. Thanks for the arc

When Calvin’s family moves from Chicago to Pennsylvania, his dad tells him he has to play white, blend in and leave the past behind. When Calvin finds out his boss and their realtor wants to keep the community segregated , his dad is shocked. When violence escalates and someone goes missing, what does Calvin’s family decide to do?