Tyler Johnson Was Here
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
4.1
(165)
Jay Coles
A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Author
Jay Coles
Pages
304
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published Date
2018-03-20
ISBN
0316440787 9780316440783
Ratings
Google: 5
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"I started this book a few hours before I learned of my brother’s passing, so it was hard to get back to it and finish it. I finally did, and it was a very good read. It gave me some really important insight on what life is like for the black youth of America. And by important.. I mean heartbreaking, unjust, and awful."
Rhiannon Rabby
"I think I bought this for you. Might be in your room"
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Erika Olvey