Shayla and her friends call themselves the United Nations because Shay is black, Isabella is Puerto Rican and Julia is Japanese American. But is seems like the start of 7th grade is shaking up the peace. There is some girl drama and some boy drama and Shay doesn’t know what to think about who is a friend and who isn’t. Shay hates trouble so much it makes her hands itch but sometimes what you believe in can get you into trouble.
When an unarmed black man is shot by police in her neighborhood she realizes that some rules are worth breaking. Her older sister Hana is involved in Black Lives Matter and Shay starts wearing an armband to school in support. As the movement at school grows, the principal announces that armbands are against the dress code. She must face a very real problem.
Crushes, identity, friendship and racism infuse this book about being brave enough to stand up for what you believe.
Tessa's Picks,7th summer 2019, 8th summer 2019, Character driven, Contemporary fiction, Issues fiction, People of color.
When an unarmed black man is shot by police in her neighborhood she realizes that some rules are worth breaking. Her older sister Hana is involved in Black Lives Matter and Shay starts wearing an armband to school in support. As the movement at school grows, the principal announces that armbands are against the dress code. She must face a very real problem.
Crushes, identity, friendship and racism infuse this book about being brave enough to stand up for what you believe.
Tessa's Picks,7th summer 2019, 8th summer 2019, Character driven, Contemporary fiction, Issues fiction, People of color.
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