Great Black Hope, Makena: See me, Hear Me, Know Me, and Accountable, are Neighbor to Neighbor’s books of note for this month. This literature intends to expand our awareness, theology and/or acceptance of diverse viewpoints. We hope you’ll discover how these writings from various generations embrace what it means to be human and to walk in spirit. …
Great Black Hope by Franklin, Rob
An arrest for cocaine possession leaves Smith, a queer Black Stanford graduate, in an absurd but dangerous situation: his class protects him, but his race does not. He flees to his hometown of Atlanta, only to buckle under the weight of expectations from his family of doctors and lawyers. Smith goes on a dizzying journey through the nightlife circuit, anonymous recovery rooms, Atlanta's Black society set, police investigations and courtroom dramas, and a circle of friends coming of age in a new era. This is a story about what it means to exist between worlds, to be upwardly mobile yet spiraling downward, and how to find a way back to hope.
Makena: See Me, Hear Me, Know Me by Patrick, Denise Lewis
Makena has a passion for fashion and clothes are a way for her to connect with others--especially when she shares her OOTD (outfit of the day). But some people don't see Makena for who she is. They only see her as a Black girl and make unfair assumptions. When she experiences a racist incident in her own neighborhood, she decides to use fashion to speak up about injustice. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
Accountable by Slater, Dashka.
A young adult nonfiction book on how Albany High School handles a racist social media incident that incurs lasting and devastating consequences. For senior high and older readers.
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