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Overview

At turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is the story of Matt (George), Garrett, Rall, and Rasul—four young boys raised by Nanny, their devoted grandmother and matriarch.

Growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, the boys hold tight to each other through thick and thin. From early brushes with racism, to memorable experiences at the family barbershop, to first loves and losses, George paints a rich portrait of their most formative years. With Nanny supporting them at every turn, the foursome is given the space to be creative, vulnerable, and imperfect. And through it all, they are never, ever broken.

Bestselling and award-winning George M. Johnson's dynamic voice captures the beauty, struggle, creativity, and joy inherent in growing up as a Black boy in America. Grappling with larger themes of family, sacrifice, culture, and love, this personal account has the potential to serve as a modern classic of emerging adulthood.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780759554603
  • ISBN-10: 0759554609
  • Publisher: LBYR
  • Publish Date: September 2021
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.77 x 0.95 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
  • Page Count: 240
  • Reading Level: Ages 14-17

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