Exciting Spring 2018 YA Releases
Goodreads 1. Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles Release Date: 20th March 2018 Genres: Contemporary, YA Blurb: ' When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.' Why I want to read it: After reading 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas last year I realised how little I knew about the relationship between the police and the black community within America, furthermore it opened up my eyes to the fact I need to start making a conscience effort to start picking up more ...