Ghost Boys
Summary
Ghost Boys is a young adult novel written by Jewell Parker Rhodes. The book explores themes of race, violence, and justice, and tells the story of a young African-American boy named Jerome who is shot and killed by a white police officer.
After his death, Jerome becomes a ghost and witnesses the aftermath of his own killing. He meets the ghost of Emmett Till, a young African-American boy who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. Together, they witness the impact of Jerome's death on his family, friends, and community, and the ways in which it fuels a cycle of violence and injustice.
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 10-14 years.
Location
Located in the following libraries on April 1, 2023:
Chesterfield Elementary School
Pond Elementary School
Westridge Elementary School
Wild Horse Elementary School
Crestview Middle School
LaSalle Springs Middle School
Rockwood South Middle School
Rockwood Valley Middle School
Selvidge Middle School
Wildwood Middle School
Lafayette High School
