After the Shot Drops Ages 14 and up This indelible portrait of a

This indelible portrait of a complex family reminds us of what it means to be the first generation and to live two lives across one border

lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt

which the author refers to as “edible treasures

It's addressed to her grandmother

the Ribkins family tried to apply their gifts to the civil rights effort

After the Shot Drops Ages 14 and up This indelible portrait of aBunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny accepts an athletic scholarship across town, Nasir feels betrayed. While Bunny tries to fit in with his new, privileged peers, Nasir spends more time with his cousin, Wallace, who is being evicted. Nasir can't help but wonder why the neighborhood is falling over itself to help Bunny when Wallace is in trouble. When Wallace makes a bet against Bunny, Nasir is faced with an impossible