Ghost boys —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author.

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"-- Provided by publisher.

Ghost boys —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author.

"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"--Provided by publisher.

Towers falling —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author.

"While learning about September 11th, fifth grader Dèja (born after the attacks) realizes how much the events still colour her world"-- Provided by publisher.

Black brother, black brother —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author.

Suspended unjustly from elite Middlefield Prep, Donte Ellison studies fencing with a former champion, hoping to put the racist fencing team captain in his place.

Black brother, black brother —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author.

As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, Donte feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. When an incident with "King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the only way to get even is t...

Towers falling —Rhodes, Jewell Parker, author

From award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks. When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one bi...