Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Starr Carter, a Black teen, witnesses her friend’s fatal shooting by police, igniting her activism and drawing her into national debate about race and justice. Balancing her two worlds—the poor neighborhood she calls home and her predominantly white prep school—Starr finds her voice in this powerful story about courage, identity, and societal change. Winner of multiple honors including the William C. Morris Award, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, and Michael L. Printz Honor.