From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.
★ "A powerful work and must-have for children's collections." —Booklist, starred review
★ "An excellent selection for both elementary and middle library collections, this is a title that celebrates finding one's place in the world." —School Library Connection, starred review
"Placing biracial boyhood and the struggles of colorism at its center, the novel challenges readers to pursue their own self-definition." —Kirkus
"Donte's story is a good primer for younger readers on microaggressions." —School Library Journal
"A classic sports story." —BCCB
"This novel offers a solid story, with relatable, three-dimensional characters considering identity, that will teach readers about colorism's effects." —Publishers Weekly
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