Jerry Craft
Ages 8–12
"Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to ...
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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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