“Wes will welcome middle grade readers into his delightful circle of friends, his strong and loving family, and his powerful community.”
— Barbara Dee, author of the ALA Notable Children's Book Maybe He Just Likes You
“This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read.”
— Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me
“Chrystal Giles's sparkling debut will have you standing up and cheering.”
— Lisa Yee, award winning author of Millicent Min, Girl Genius
“Chrystal Giles really nailed it. I loved this book.”
— Linda Williams Jackson, award winning author of Midnight Without a Moon
“Necessary and inspiring. An empowering read.”
— Ashley Herring Blake, author of the Stonewall Honor Book Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
“Filled with hope, friendship, and grit.”
— Stacy McAnulty, best-selling author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
“Timely and penetrating.”
— Kelly Starling Lyons, author of Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations
“Transformative.”
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Outstanding.”
— School Library Journal , Starred Review
Take Back the Block
Year
2021
Pages
240
Audience
young adult
Praise
“Wes will welcome middle grade readers into his delightful circle of friends, his strong and loving family, and his powerful community.”
— Barbara Dee, author of the ALA Notable Children's Book Maybe He Just Likes You
“This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read.”
— Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me
“Chrystal Giles's sparkling debut will have you standing up and cheering.”
— Lisa Yee, award winning author of Millicent Min, Girl Genius
“Chrystal Giles really nailed it. I loved this book.”
— Linda Williams Jackson, award winning author of Midnight Without a Moon
“Necessary and inspiring. An empowering read.”
— Ashley Herring Blake, author of the Stonewall Honor Book Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
“Filled with hope, friendship, and grit.”
— Stacy McAnulty, best-selling author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
“Timely and penetrating.”
— Kelly Starling Lyons, author of Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations
“Transformative.”
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Outstanding.”
— School Library Journal , Starred Review
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