Why we'd hand it over
A rare middle-grade novel that takes Black urban childhood and giftedness seriously—Yolonda's voice is sharp and real, her growth feels earned, and the portrayal of neurodivergence (Andrew) is both accurate and unsentimental.
A rare middle-grade novel that takes Black urban childhood and giftedness seriously—Yolonda's voice is sharp and real, her growth feels earned, and the portrayal of neurodivergence (Andrew) is both accurate and unsentimental.