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Powerful middle grade. This was a buddy read with my 6th grader. Themes of bereavement, alcohol abuse, homelessness, bullying, and financial insecurity are all heavy topics but portrayed in a way that didn't sugarcoat any of it and will leave young readers to feel "seen" and "understood" but characters that may have similar circumstances to themselves.

He is very excited about his #bookhaul He needed 5 chapter books for the upcoming school year and we threw in a extras. #boysreadtoo #librarianmom #blackboyjoy #raisingreaders

This book is absolute gold. So many important themes discussed but in such an accessible way. I have a tendency to love books that talk about tough topics through a child‘s voice because I feel that I can learn about the topics without being incredibly sad. The humor and wit of Isaiah were successful in informing me without completely depressing me- and I totally giggled at half of his thoughts/dialogue.

For absolutly no reason I can think of, every time I see this title I think of Al Capone does my Shirts.

I love the coloring, the pose, even the pencil. Makes me want to read it.

Out August 18
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