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The Boy in the Black Suit

by Jason Reynolds

Middle grade · ages 10–14 · grades 5–9 · 780L · 1

Why we'd hand it over

A quiet masterclass in how to introduce grief to kids without sentimentality — Reynolds lets Matt's confusion and small acts of kindness do the work.

Where to get it

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