Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles, 299 pages
“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.” This was an excellent story about the problems of race and police violence in the community. I would highly recommend it for teens who like realistic fiction and books about current issues.
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.” This was an excellent story about the problems of race and police violence in the community. I would highly recommend it for teens who like realistic fiction and books about current issues.
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