All American Boys

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always game for multi-narratives, so this was an easy sell. I also like that the entire story takes place over one week, and is obviously (unfortunately) very relevant to current teens (and adults). There were a few times I forgot who was narrating, which is odd since there are two distinct authors (maybe it was just me not paying attention?), but both Reynolds and Kiely are strong writers with obvious passion for their craft. I can’t really think of a collection or library that couldn’t use a book like this. It affirms and convicts, with complex characters and families.


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