All American Boys
Summary
All American Boys is a young adult novel written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. The book tells the story of two high school students, Rashad and Quinn, whose lives become intertwined after Rashad is brutally beaten by a white police officer.
The novel explores themes of racism, police brutality, and social justice through the perspectives of both Rashad and Quinn. Rashad is a young black man who is wrongfully accused of stealing from a convenience store and is beaten by a white police officer. Quinn, who witnesses the incident, is forced to confront his own prejudices and biases as he grapples with how to respond to the injustice he has witnessed.
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the book is recommended by the publiser for readers aged 14 and up.
Location
Located in the following libraries on April 1, 2023:
Crestview Middle School
LaSalle Springs Middle School
Rockwood Valley Middle School
Selvidge Middle School
Wildwood Middle School
Eureka High School
Lafayette High School
Marquette High School
Rockwood Summit High School
Pathways Wellness Center
