There was never a question about whether or not I’d read Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. The only question was when. I have a tendency to put off reading novels that will sooner or later find themselves on my BLM YA list because of the emotional toll that they take. So Ghost Boys was on my Sunday Bookstack for two weeks before I got to it.
Believe it or not, having audio helped. It got me started.
Publisher’s summary: After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
Have you read this? What did you think?
Hi! I have not yet heard of this book, but it sounds completely intriguing (I was gutted and in love at the same time with The Hate You Give), so I want to thank you for letting me know about this book. I’ve added it to my wishlist and will be reading it shortly.
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Let me know what you think when you’re through if you want.
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Thank you for posting about this. I have not heard of Ghost Boys, but I really enjoyed the conversations that the Hate You Give sparked, so I will be adding Ghost Boys to my list.
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Thank you for posting about this book–I had not previously heard about it. I am definitely interested, based on how I felt and the conversations I had about The Hate you Give. This is sadly a book we need right now. Thank you for letting me know about it.
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