Format :
Retail CD (In Stock)
-
1 Format: Retail CD
-
$29.00
ISBN: 9781549197277
| Runtime: | 6.75 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
An Entertainment Weekly Pick of Most Anticipated Books of 2018
A YALSA Amazing Audiobooks Selection for Young Adults
A Publishers Weekly Pick of Best Anti-Racism Books for Youth
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.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Exploring the current climate of police brutality and viral culture, this harrowing YA effort is based on its author’s own experiences with tragedy and loss, a personal touch felt across every page.” —Entertainment Weekly
“This well-written, fast-paced story eloquently addresses how to grieve, plan, and participate in the burial of a loved one…[A] standout debut.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Unforgettable…Coles’ exploration of brotherhood, grief, friendship, and familial ties is as moving and relevant as its exploration of racism.” —Booklist (starred review)
“An unflinching look at police brutality and systemic racism in America.” —Bustle
“JaQwan Kelly’s narration turns from lighthearted to fearful and he amps up tension when an aggressive white policeman draws a gun on the innocent black teens…He expresses Marvin’s many forms of vulnerability, which change as quickly as that first scene…Speedy emotional shifts mirror the story’s fast pace as Kelly recounts Marvin’s painful journey, marked by grief, outrage, and the realization of his true beliefs and needs.” —AudioFile
“A powerful story full of heart, packing a deep emotional punch.” —VOYA
“Coles’ powerful, anguished debut novel…garners worthy comparisons to 2017’s award-winning The Hate U Give." —BookPage
An Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Book of the Year —
Exploring the current climate of police brutality and viral culture, this harrowing YA effort is based on its author's own experiences with tragedy and loss, a personal touch felt across every page. —Entertainment Weekly
An unflinching look at police brutality and systemic racism in America. —Bustle
* "This well-written, fast-paced story eloquently addresses how to grieve, plan, and participate in the burial of a loved one....[A] standout debut. —School Library Journal, starred review
* "Unforgettable....Coles' exploration of brotherhood, grief, friendship, and familial ties is as moving and relevant as its exploration of racism. —Booklist, starred review
Coles...pens an immersive and uncompromising look at systemic police violence in the U.S., effectively dramatizing the human experience and ethical questions underpinning today's Movement for Black Lives. —Kirkus Reviews
A distressing yet empowering portrait of a black teenager confronting relentless racism, brutality, and tragedy. —Publishers Weekly
Clear-eyed, authentic, and heartfelt, Tyler Johnson Was Here is a captivating must-read. —Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
Jay Coles' powerful, anguished debut novel...garners worthy comparisons to 2017's award-winning The Hate U Give. —BookPage
Coles's contemporary novel addresses real issues facing black teens in the U.S. today, and is a powerful story full of heart, packing a deep emotional punch. —VOYA
An impactful story....Stirring and heartbreaking. —The Bulletin
Uncompromising and intense, this heart-wrenching novel sends out an anguished cry for justice to all who are willing to hear. —Shelf Awareness
Gripping from the very first scene, Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and vulnerable immersion into the lives of people who are too rarely given a voice. —Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost and Never Always Sometimes
Tyler Johnson Was Here refuses to pull its punches. Marvin's story will remake you. The careful prose, the heartbreaking story, but also the triumph of a young man in the face of an often lightless world. Jay Coles delivers the first book in what will be an illuminating career. —Scott Reintgen, author of Nyxia
Author
Author Bio: Jay Coles
Jay Coles is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University. When he’s not writing diverse books, he’s advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing for various music publishers.
Titles by Author
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Retail CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 6.75 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
To listen to this title you will need our latest app
Due to publishing rights this title requires DRM and can only be listened to in the Blackstone Wholesale app
To listen to this title you will need our latest app