All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Guy Lockard, Keith Nobbs, Brendan Kiely
Readers rate it 4.1 (75 on Hardcover)
1 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Audio
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All American Boys tackles police brutality and racial injustice through the perspectives of two teenage boys—one Black, one white—after a violent incident. The book is emotionally heavy and deals with serious contemporary issues including systemic racism, trauma, and grief. While not graphically violent, the subject matter and emotional weight make it most appropriate for mature teens aged 14+. The story offers strong positive messages about empathy, standing up for justice, and understanding different perspectives.
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When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend. Told through Rashad and Quinn's alternating viewpoints. Two teens grapple with the repercussions of a single violent ac... When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend. Told through Rashad and Quinn's alternating viewpoints. Two teens grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.
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- Loveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Diverse Characters
- Published 2015
- Plot driven
- Young adult
- Character driven
- Read 2018
- challenging
- emotional
- reflective
- Fiction
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ISBN 9781508281665 · Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Audio