Jewell Parker Rhodes
Ages 8–12
From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, another poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today's world.
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We keep this on the shelf for race, identity, and seeing yourself on the page — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.
Ages 8–12. Especially helpful for shared reading at home or in class.
Ask: What made someone in this story feel proud of who they are?
Classroom tip: pair a chapter with a short journal prompt — no grades, just honest noticing.
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