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By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer

By Liza Wiemer
Read by Emily Lawrence, Lincoln Hoppe, Julia Whelan, Andrew Eiden, Liza Wiemer and Full Cast

By Liza Wiemer
Read by Emily Lawrence, Lincoln Hoppe, Julia Whelan, Andrew Eiden, Liza Wiemer and Full Cast

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    About The Assignment

    Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores the dangerous impact discrimination and antisemitism have on one community when a school assignment goes terribly wrong.

    Would you defend the indefensible?

    That’s what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution–the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

    Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do–after all, isn’t a school debate just a school debate? It’s not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

    Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

    “An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism.” —SLJ

    About The Assignment

    A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK
     
    Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact.

    Would you defend the indefensible?

    That’s what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution–the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

    Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do–after all, isn’t a school debate just a school debate? It’s not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

    Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

    “An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism.” –SLJ

    About The Assignment

    A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK
     
    Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact.

    Would you defend the indefensible?

    That’s what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution–the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

    Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do–after all, isn’t a school debate just a school debate? It’s not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

    Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

    “An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism.” –SLJ

    About The Assignment

    A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK
     
    Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact.

    Would you defend the indefensible?

    That’s what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution–the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

    Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do–after all, isn’t a school debate just a school debate? It’s not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

    Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

    “An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism.” –SLJ

    About The Assignment

    A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK
     
    Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact.

    Would you defend the indefensible?

    That’s what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution–the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

    Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do–after all, isn’t a school debate just a school debate? It’s not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

    Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

    “An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism.” –SLJ

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    About Liza Wiemer

    Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of experience. She is the author of two adult nonfiction books, as well as a young adult novel. She lives in Milwaukee with her family. Visit her at LizaWiemer.com and… More about Liza Wiemer

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    About Liza Wiemer

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    About Liza Wiemer

    Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of experience. She is the author of two adult nonfiction books, as well as a young adult novel. She lives in Milwaukee with her family. Visit her at LizaWiemer.com and… More about Liza Wiemer

    About Liza Wiemer

    Liza Wiemer is an award-winning educator with over twenty years of experience. She is the author of two adult nonfiction books, as well as a young adult novel. She lives in Milwaukee with her family. Visit her at LizaWiemer.com and… More about Liza Wiemer

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $11.99
    Published by Ember
    Aug 31, 2021 | 336 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593123195

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 25, 2020 | 336 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593123164

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 25, 2020 | 336 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593123171

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 25, 2020 | 336 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593123188

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 25, 2020 | 537 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593207871
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    Praise

    “I recommend this book . . . as a model of being an ally and what it takes to speak up for what’s right when confronted with something truly wrong. Excellent for reading in a classroom or as part of a book club.” —Evonne Marzouck-The Jewish Press 


    “A good choice for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Nic Stone’s Dear Martin.”     —School Library Journal

    “This wise and nuanced novel has loving arms that, while hugging two teens who must confront a popular teacher, also can reach all those who are belittled and unheard.” —Thanhhà Lại, New York Times bestselling author of Inside Out & Back Again and Butterfly Yellow

    “A riveting, important, and thought-provoking read. Unputdownable and unforgettable.” —Leah Cypess, author of The Death Sworn series 
     
    “This fast-paced, compelling story will inspire readers to stick to their principles and fight for what’s right. A timely and necessary read.” —Kip Wilson, author of White Rose

    “Brave, breath-stealing and bold. A compelling and necessary read.” —Gae Polisner, author of The Memory of Things and Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me

    “Readers won’t be able to resist putting themselves in the students’ shoes and thinking about when and where they themselves would draw the line, or if they would dare confront power at all.” —Nancy Werlin, author of The Rules of Survival

    “This fast-paced novel will keep readers thoroughly engaged. An important plot-driven story about two teens who stand up for what’s right in the face of adversity.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Awards

    Georgia Peach Book Award NOMINEE 2022

    Sakura Medal NOMINEE 2022

    YALSA Best Books for Young Adults NOMINEE 2021

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

    TAYSHAS Reading List SELECTION 2022

    Sydney Taylor Book Award, Association of Jewish Libraries RECOMMENDED 2021

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