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Christina Mortellaro
Jan 26, 2021 rated it really liked it
If I wasn't busy, I probably could have read this in a day or two despite its length. I'm really excited to explore the themes and topics presented in this book with my students and at the local community college through my job. It's accessible for those who may be uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the topic of racism and police brutality because Starr as the narrator feels real. Although a lot of YA uses first person perspectives, I think it's especially useful here because it allows a variety o ...more
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