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Praise for Black and White

“Volponi’s excellent novel has it all: authentic characters, a thought-provoking plot, and heartbreaking drama.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Teens will want to discuss the story’s layered moral ambiguities, heartbreaking choices, and . . . ‘the line that separates black and white.’”—Booklist, starred review

“The plotting is tight, the action is swift, and the troubling outcome . . . is sadly, all too believable.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

“A taut tale of friendship, racial tension, and sacrifice. Social conflicts, basketball fervor, and tough personal choices makes this title a gripping story.”—School Library Journal


Praise for Rooftop

“This thoughtfully crafted, deceptively simple story knits together a high-interest plot, a readable narrative crackling with street slang, and complex personal and societal issues that will engage teen readers.”—Booklist, starred review

“Discussable for its handling of moral choices and the evasion of responsibility by our society’s need to reduce everything to fit our preconceptions.”—Kirkus Reviews