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All American Boys
Brief summary:
"All American Boys" is a young adult novel written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. The book was published in 2015 and has received critical acclaim for its exploration of themes related to racial injustice, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. The novel tells the story of Rashad Butler, a Black teenager who is brutally beaten by a white police officer after being mistaken for a shoplifter, and Quinn Collins, a white classmate and witness to the incident.
The book is set in a contemporary American high school and is told from the alternating perspectives of Rashad and Quinn. It delves into the impact of the incident on both of their lives and the larger community as they grapple with questions of racism, privilege, and responsibility. The story is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of racial tensions in the United States and the complexities of standing up against injustice.