Awards and Honors2019 William C. Morris Award Finalist
2019 Kirkus Prize Finalist Kirkus Best Books - 2019 SLJ Best Books - 2019
NPR’s Book Concierge - 2019
CPL Best Books - 2019
2020 Newbery Honor Book
2020 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award Winner
2020 William C. Morris Award Finalist Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Middle School 2020-2021
Genesis keeps a list of things she hates about herself: #86: Her skin is so dark, people call her Charcoal and Eggplant. And #73: Her family keeps getting evicted, their belongings laid out on the sidewalk. But an encouraging choir teacher helps her find something to love about herself: her singing voice.
Topics Human skin color. Self-esteem. Family problems. African Americans. Prejudices. Moving households. Middle school. Peer pressure. Bullying. Financial hardship. Friendship. Singing. School talent shows. Alcoholism. Gambling.
SRC Level 4.200000
SRC Points 19.000000
Lexile 670L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-14
JLG Release Date Apr 2019
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Advanced Readers (Grades 6-8)
Advanced Readers
Advanced Readers (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
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