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This Is My America

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson

By Kim Johnson
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May 17, 2022 | ISBN 9780593118795 | Young Adult

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    About This Is My America

    “Incredible and searing.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

    Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time–her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy’s older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a “thug” on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?

    Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won’t want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

    About This Is My America

    “Incredible and searing.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

    Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time–her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy’s older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a “thug” on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?

    Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won’t want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

    About This Is My America

    “Incredible and searing.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

    Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time–her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy’s older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a “thug” on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?

    Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won’t want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

    About This Is My America

    “Incredible and searing.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

    Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time–her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy’s older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a “thug” on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?

    Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won’t want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

    About This Is My America

    “Incredible and searing.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

    Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time–her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy’s older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a “thug” on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town’s racist history that still haunt the present?

    Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won’t want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

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    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    About Kim Johnson

    Kim Johnson held leadership positions in social justice organizations as a teen and in college, and is now an author and educator. Kim’s bestselling novel, This Is My America, won numerous accolades, including the Pacific Northwest Book Award and Malka… More about Kim Johnson

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $13.99
    Published by Ember
    May 17, 2022 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593118795

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jul 28, 2020 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593118764

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jul 28, 2020 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593118771

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Jul 28, 2020 | 416 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593118788

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jul 28, 2020 | 575 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593207932

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    Praise

    An NPR Best Book of the Year

    “An incredible and searing examination of the often-tragic collision of racism and a flawed criminal justice system. Read and reread . . . and reread again.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

    “This Is My America promises a powerful story about racial injustice, featuring stunning prose reminiscent of Nic Stone and Angie Thomas.” —Paste Magazine

    “Harrowing and worthwhile; a call-to-action from the anti-racist insights of a generation of black activists.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Activist Johnson’s powerful debut is a timely testimony that echoes the social realities behind today’s #BlackLivesMatter protests.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “This strong debut will strike home with socially conscious readers.” —Booklist 

    “A strong debut. Will appeal to readers of Angie Thomas and fans of criminal justice podcasts like Serial and In the Dark.” —SLJ

    “This debut YA novel is an incisive condemnation of the racist criminal justice system, mass incarceration and capital punishment. . . . A necessary add to all shelves, especially those focused on anti-racism and #BlackLivesMatter.” —Shelf Awareness

    Awards

    Oregon Book Award WINNER 2020

    Florida Teens Read NOMINEE 2021

    Missouri Gateway Readers Award NOMINEE 2022

    Oklahoma Book Award NOMINEE 2022

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2021

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2021

    Kansas State Reading Circle Award SELECTION 2020

    Notable Books for a Global Society Award SELECTION 2021

    YALSA Best Books for Young Adults SELECTION 2021

    Pacific Northwest Book Award SHORTLIST 2021

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