New from Little Brown for Young Readers: Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles.
About the book, from the publisher:
The Hate U Give meets All American Boys in this striking and heartbreaking debut novel, commenting on current race relations in America.Visit Jay Coles's website.
When Marvin Johnson’s twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid.
The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it’s up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.
Tyler Johnson Was Here is a stunning account of police brutality in modern America.
--Marshal Zeringue
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