The 57 Bus
Summary
The 57 Bus is a nonfiction book written by Dashka Slater. The book tells the true story of two teenagers from different backgrounds whose lives intersected on the 57 bus in Oakland, California.
One of the teens, Sasha, is a nonbinary genderqueer high school student who identifies as agender and prefers the pronoun "they." The other teen, Richard, is an African American boy who grew up in a disadvantaged neighborhood. In November 2013, Richard set Sasha's skirt on fire while they were riding on the 57 bus, causing severe burns to Sasha's legs.
The book explores important themes such as gender identity, race, and the criminal justice system.
Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 14 and up.
Location
Located in the following libraries on April 1, 2023:
Crestview Middle School
LaSalle Springs Middle School
Rockwood South 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
