This Thing of Ours: (A Coming-Of-Age Young Adult Novel That Confronts Racism, Classism, Homophobia, and Book Banning)
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Book Overview An instant New York Times bestseller!"A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media-driven society." --Kirku...
An instant New York Times bestseller!
"A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media-driven society." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The powerful and timely YA novel debut from three-time New York Times best-selling author Frederick Joseph is a deeply heartfelt story--and a rallying cry against book banning.
"A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media-driven society." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The powerful and timely YA novel debut from three-time New York Times best-selling author Frederick Joseph is a deeply heartfelt story--and a rallying cry against book banning.
In an instant, Ossie Brown's entire future is in jeopardy when a torn ACL ends his promising basketball career. Now that basketball is no longer a major part of his identity, Ossie--a Black teen who doesn't come from wealth and privilege--must navigate his new place in the social and academic ecosystems of his affluent, predominantly white school. When a Black teacher encourages him to join her highly regarded writing program, Ossie begins to find a new purpose, buoyed by not only the rich works of literature by marginalized authors he's now reading, but also by new friends who see him as something more than an asset to the sports program. Everything changes when some students' viral "anti-woke" video puts the teacher's job, the writing program, and even Ossie's friends' safety at risk--and Ossie must find his true voice. This unflinching novel confronts critical issues like racism and classism, the treatment of student athletes, homophobia, and book banning while weaving together a moving testament to family, romance, friendship, and the power of words.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 384 | Language: English | Publisher: CANDLEWICK BOOKS | ISBN: 1536233463
FormatHardcover
Pages384
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1536233463
EAN9781536233469
PublisherCANDLEWICK BOOKS
Publication Date2025-05-06
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.0 Pounds
Length8.3 Inches
Width5.7 Inches
Height1.4 Inches
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