Take Back the Block
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
Read by Genesis Oliver and Chrystal D. Giles
By Chrystal D. Giles
Read by Genesis Oliver and Chrystal D. Giles
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Audiobooks | Children's Middle Grade Books
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Summer of the Swans, the (Puffin Modern Classics)
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
The Star Outside My Window
Zoe in Wonderland
Fast Pitch
Honest June
The Many Meanings of Meilan
The Skirt
A Kind of Spark
Praise
★ ”The story echoes contemporary realities that, as its culmination indicates, take an entire community to confront, and it will undoubtedly push readers into action. An ambitious invitation for young readers that delivers promise for all.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ “This impressive debut is notable for its depiction of how gentrification pushes the working-class poor out of neighborhoods, as well as substantive ways that communities can protest, all for a middle grade audience. Wes is a humorous, likable, relatable narrator. . . . Giles has crafted an outstanding depiction of the nuances of gentrification as well as the struggle and joys of working-class Black families and communities.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
“In dealing with challenging themes around gentrification, the story capably illustrates the practice’s social costs through characters who humanize and simplify this complicated topic for young people. The underlying message: you are never too young to make your voice heard.” —The Horn Book
Awards
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2022
ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers SELECTION 2022
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers SELECTION 2022
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2022
Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog SELECTION 2022
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