![]() Something will have to change-but who will listen to a group of teens? When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes again, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift. That was even before the new regulations-it seems sometimes that the students are treated more like criminals. Moss can't even escape at school-he and his friends are subject to the lack of funds and crumbling infrastructure at West Oakland High, as well as constant intimidation by the resource officer stationed in their halls. And most of all, he wishes he didn't feel so stuck. ![]() But sometimes Moss still wishes he could be someone else-someone without panic attacks, someone whose father was still alive, someone who hadn't become a rallying point for a community because of one horrible night. * The Mary Sue's 18 Books You Should Read in 2018* Moss Jeffries is many things-considerate student, devoted son, loyal friend and affectionate boyfriend, enthusiastic nerd. * Hyable's Most Anticipated Queer YA Books of 2018* *2019 ALA Schneider Family Book Award Teen Winner* *31st Annual Lammy Finalist for LGBTQ Children ' s/Young Adult category* ![]() ![]() About the Book This debut novel from popular Hugo Award-nominated social media personality and critic Oshiro presents a story about the struggles of today's teens finding power to overcome racial and economic obstacles. ![]()
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