[CASL-L] Alternative to The Hate You Give

[Cathy Andronik]

 Me again.
How about something by Jewell Parker Rhodes--"Black Brother, Black Brother" (bullying, race in sports, biracial brothers) or "Ghost Boys" (a boy shot and killed by police meets the ghost of Emmett Till; also a subplot about the officer's family's response)?  Both are more middle school titles.
Cathy Andronik
    On Thursday, 28 January 2021, 11:36:46 am GMT-5, Tanya Anderson <tanyaa187 at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Thank you so much to all who have taken the time to reply. I appreciate it. To clarify what I am looking for:

The larger framework for the book should revolve around social issues. Racism is a hot topic and ties in nicely with The Hate you Give, but it can really be about any relevant social issue.

I really like the book Piecing Me together. It doesn’t have any violence, language, sex... but does address the issues I am looking for. My only problem with it, is that there are really not any strong male characters..

Thus, I’m looking for a book without a lot of violence, sex, drug use, bad language... but also addresses a relevant social issue (maybe immigration?) that has both strong male and female characters.

Already considered:
All American Boys
Pride
Long Way Down
Dear Martin
American Street

Thanks again.

Tanya

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> On Jan 28, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Powe, Kymberlee <Kymberlee.Powe at ct.gov> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tanya,
> I'm interested to know. What exactly are you looking for. An alternative to The Hate you Give can mean so many things. Are you looking for a book about police brutality? Are you looking for a book about racial inequity? Are you looking for a book about finding your voice? Understanding the black experience? Having a better understanding of what folks are looking for in the school system, helps me to make sure the state is purchasing pertinent material.
> 
> Best,
> Kym
> 
> 
> Kymberlee Powe | Children and YA Consultant | Kymberlee.Powe at ct.gov | Office: (860) 704-2207 | https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/children | 786 S. Main St. Middletown, CT 06457| Fax: (860) 704-2228
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> Hi-
> Our 8th grade English classes teach this book but some parents would like their kids to read something less mature. I have read a lot of books that would work, but most of the contain a female protagonist. I'd prefer a more gender neutral book. Something recent would be best. Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> Tanya
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