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A Young Adult Novel for Black Teens About Hope and Redemption

13 minWalter Dean Myers

What's it about

Ever feel trapped by your circumstances, desperate for a second chance? Discover how one young man, facing the harsh realities of juvenile detention, fights to break free from a cycle of bad choices and find a path toward a future he can actually believe in. You'll follow Reese's journey as he navigates the volatile world of the Progress Center. Learn how he confronts his past, builds unlikely friendships, and discovers the inner strength to redefine his own story. This is a powerful lesson in hope, accountability, and the difficult road to redemption.

Meet the author

Walter Dean Myers was the third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, dedicating his life to giving a voice to marginalized teens. Growing up a troubled youth in Harlem, Myers used his own experiences to write powerful, redemptive stories that showed young Black men the hope and humanity within themselves.

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What's it about

Ever feel trapped by your circumstances, desperate for a second chance? Discover how one young man, facing the harsh realities of juvenile detention, fights to break free from a cycle of bad choices and find a path toward a future he can actually believe in. You'll follow Reese's journey as he navigates the volatile world of the Progress Center. Learn how he confronts his past, builds unlikely friendships, and discovers the inner strength to redefine his own story. This is a powerful lesson in hope, accountability, and the difficult road to redemption.

Meet the author

Walter Dean Myers was the third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, dedicating his life to giving a voice to marginalized teens. Growing up a troubled youth in Harlem, Myers used his own experiences to write powerful, redemptive stories that showed young Black men the hope and humanity within themselves.

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