All American Boys By Jason Reynolds: A Powerful Coming Of Age Story
“All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds is an award-winning novel that explores themes of race, violence, and identity. The story follows two teenage boys—Rashad, a black teen unjustly accused of theft and beaten by a police officer, and Quinn, a white teen who witnessed the incident—as they grapple with the aftermath of the violent event. Through Rashad and Quinn’s perspectives, this gripping book offers readers powerful insights into the realities of racial injustice in America today. The book has won numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent, and has been praised as “an essential read for anyone looking to understand issues of race”. With its strong characters and thought-provoking narrative, “All American Boys” is sure to stay with readers long after they finish reading.