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In an unforgettable new novel from award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, two teens--one black, one white--grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.

A bag of chips. That's all sixteen-year-old Rashad is looking for at the corner bodega. What he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, Paul Galluzzo, who mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes Rashad's pleadings that he's stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes Rashad's resistance to leave the bodega as resisting arrest, mistakes Rashad's every flinch at every punch the cop throws as further resistance and refusal to STAY STILL as ordered. But how can you stay still when someone is pounding your face into the concrete pavement?

But there were witnesses: Quinn Collins--a varsity basketball player and Rashad's classmate who has been raised by Paul since his own father died in Afghanistan--and a video camera. Soon the beating is all over the news and Paul is getting threatened with accusations of prejudice and racial brutality. Quinn refuses to believe that the man who has basically been his savior could possibly be guilty. But then Rashad is absent. And absent again. And again. And the basketball team--half of whom are Rashad's best friends--start to take sides. As does the school. And the town. Simmering tensions threaten to explode as Rashad and Quinn are forced to face decisions and consequences they had never considered before.

Written in tandem by two award-winning authors, this tour de force shares the alternating perspectives of Rashad and Quinn as the complications from that single violent moment, the type taken from the headlines, unfold and reverberate to highlight an unwelcome truth.

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December 18, 2018
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An intriguing insider-outsider look at an instance of police brutality...a book to be grappled with, challenged by, and discussed. All American Boys represents one voice-even better, two voices-in a national conversation that must continue beyond its pages.

-- "New York Times Book Review"

In a series of set pieces, Rashad contemplates his unwanted role as the latest statistic, and Quinn decides whether he'll walk away or stand. Reynolds and Kiely supply their protagonists with a supporting cast that prods them in all the right ways; Rashad's strict, ex-cop dad provides unexpected complexity. If the hands and agenda of the authors are evident, their passion elevates the novel beyond a needed call to action to a deeply moving experience.

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

The scenario that Reynolds and Kiely depict has become a recurrent feature of news reports, and a book that lets readers think it through outside of the roiling emotions of a real-life event is both welcome and necessary.

-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

This hard-edged, ripped-from-the-headlines book is more than a problem novel; it's a carefully plotted, psychologically acute, character-driven work of fiction that dramatizes an all-too-frequent occurrence. Police brutality and race relations in America are issues that demand debate and discussion, which his superb book powerfully enables.

-- "Booklist (starred review)"

Timely and powerful, this novel promises to have an impact long after the pages stop turning.

-- "School Library Journal (starred review)"

Two talented narrators portray the alternate realities of two teenagers involved in a complex situation...Narrator Guy Lockhard shifts briskly between Rashad's tormented thoughts and the intrusions of the well-meaning people...Keith Nobbs portrays the anguish of Quinn...[and] conveys Quinn's emotional journey from wanting to hide his knowledge about what happened to finding the courage to speak....Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.

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About the Author

Jason Reynolds is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including When I Was the Greatest, for which he was the recipient of the Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe Award for New Talent; the Coretta Scott King Honor books The Boy in the Black Suit and All American Boys, cowritten with Brendan Kiely; As Brave As You, his middle-grade debut; and National Book Award finalist Ghost, the first in a four-book series about kids on an elite track team.

BRENDAN KIELY is the New York Times bestselling author of All American Boys (with Jason Reynolds), The Last True Love Story, and The Gospel of Winter. His work has been published in ten languages, received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, the Walter Dean Myers Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, was twice awarded Best Fiction for Young Adults (2015, 2017) by the American Library Association, and was a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014. Originally from the Boston area, he now lives with his wife in New York City. Tradition is his fourth novel.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Audio; Unabridged edition (December 18, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1508281661
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1508281665
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12+ years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.5 x 5.6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,777,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #844 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Social & Family Violence (Books)
- #1,033 in Teen & Young Adult Law & Crime Stories
- #1,213 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Prejudice & Racism

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Jason Reynolds
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What Jason knows is that there are a lot — A LOT — of people, young, old, and in-between, who hate reading. He knows that many of these book haters are boys. He knows that many of these book-hating boys, don't actually hate books, they hate boredom. If you are reading this, and you happen to be one of these boys, first of all, you're reading this Jason's master plan is already working (muahahahahahaha) and second of all, know that Jason totally feels you. He REALLY does. Because even though he's a writer, he hates reading boring books too.
So here's what he plans to do: NOT WRITE BORING BOOKS.
That's it, and that's all.
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Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. His latest book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, is a collaboration with Ibram X. Kendi. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.
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Brendan Kiely
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Brendan Kiely is The New York Times bestselling author of All American Boys (with Jason Reynolds), Tradition, The Last True Love Story, and The Gospel of Winter. His most recent book is The Other Talk: Reckoning with Our White Privilege. His work has been published in over a dozen languages, and has received the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, the Walter Dean Meyers Award, and ALA’s Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults. A former high school teacher, he is now on the faculty of the Solstice MFA Program. He watches too much basketball and reads too many books at the same time, but most importantly, he lives for and loves his wife and son.
Find out more at www.brendankiely.com.
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Carol Lee Fox

Captured the attention of an oblivious, non-reading thirteen year old boy

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019

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I haven’t read this but, my thirteen year old son had to read a few chapters of this for school and he asked me to buy it for him so he could finish it. He is not a reader by any stretch of the imagination (in spite of full access to all of the books his older brothers have read - and they are avid readers), so I must give top marks to any book that can capture his interest. This book took him from “Diary of A Wimpy Kid” to big people books. Thanks for that!

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ctr12

Too many swear F-bombs

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020

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I must say this review is not about the content of the book but rather a warning about its language. I clearly should have read the reviews that said that this book is for OLDER teenagers. It said it was awarded a “Children’s Literature” award, so I figured I could get it for my mature 11 year old who reads advanced books. Well....no...even if I were comfortable with discussing the subject of the book with him, I couldn’t believe the amount of bad language. I don’t need to hear about “they hear it at school anyway”, I have two older high schoolers as well, but there is absolutely no need to include so many cuss words in a book for youth.

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Students LOVED this book and asked for more like it. Amazing work of literature. Highly current.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019

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I loved teaching this book to English 12. My students were riveted by the style, the alternating narrators, and the plot that deals with social justice themes, and important topics that impact their lives. There are amazing videos by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Reily in which they together talk about why and how they wrote this book, and also give meaningful prompts to students regarding how they will work for more good in the world.

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Emily

10/10 would read again (and i did)

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017

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“All American Boys” tells the story of Rashad Butler (black) and Quinn Collins (white) who don’t really socialize but go to the same school. When Rashad is involved in an incident on his way to a party, he starts getting a ton of attention. Throughout the book, we see how Rashad recovers from this incident and how people he would have never suspected support him. This book has points that will have you almost in tears of joy and points that leave you in shock.
I noticed a change in the book's theme as it book goes along. It starts off almost hateful but then it has a theme of generosity or support near the end. Without spoiling too much, the events of the first chapter are never forgotten about. With every page, you see the effects of what happened. A quote from the book, “Nobody says the words anymore, but somehow the violence still remains. If I didn’t want the violence to remain, I had to do a hell of a lot more than just say the right things and not say the wrong things.” , perfectly reflects how I felt reading this book.
The two authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely try to maintain a balance between Rashad and Quinn. The middle of the book is very focused on Quinn and him dealing with betrayal and his friends, while Rashad is focused on more in the beginning and end of the book. I guess this makes sense because Rashad was just in the hospital, but I feel that there was more he could have done at certain points. The support given to Rashad by his friends, English, Carlos, and Shannon, is the opposite of how Quinn’s friendships are falling apart.
I am disappointed that some parts of this book were not as challenging for me, and also that there was no real struggle for me in deciding which side I was on, but I think it was a very good book. Although there were things they could improve on, the message is good and the book as a whole is definitely a 5/5. The book is the perfect amount of pages to last you a good week or two, and it is immersing. There were parts of this book where I would not put it down until my kindle died.
I have read this book twice and I am reading it a third time. I would recommend this to every reading teacher out there. This is a must read and can replace books like “Old Yeller” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” in required reading. It gives a good stance on current political issues and gives different views on those issues. Every library, bookstore, and online bookstore needs to have this book. This book will brighten the minds of the latest generation while giving them a good time. This book is one of the best books I have ever read, and that really says something about this book. I look forward to reading the author's other books.

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Feelings from reading this novel

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020

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It's an ok book but I don't like how my school made us read it to kiss up to the "movements" and current situations of 2020. Every person is trend follower these days rather than a leader. Nobody is allowed to think for themselves.

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John M.

It was a wonderful tale of overcoming racism and police brutality

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016

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I was given this book as a present from my grandfather, John M, and reported on it to my seventh grade class. It was a wonderful tale of overcoming racism and police brutality. The main characters were Quinn, who was white, and who witnessed his school friend Rashad, who was black, being beaten by a white police officer. The white police officer had raised Quinn after his father died. This is a story about a conflict that Quinn had whether he could believe that his substitute father would do something so wrong. I thought it was very well written, how Rashad talked about artists because Rashad lover to draw, the suspense in the book, how Quinn would be about to do something and then the story would switch to Rashad so I had to wait to find out what would happen, the slang that they used was how people their age talk. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a realistic book that talks about racism and how it still exists.

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Julie Morris

Sensitively done.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2021

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Dealing with a subject matter that has been at the forefront of media attention over the last twelve months due to the killing of George Floyd, this would be a great book to give a teen who wanted to read something that grapples with issues that they see in the news in a way that is approachable but also makes them think and try and understand the tensions that arise after such incidents.

The book is told from the dual viewpoints of Rashad, the victim of the violent act, and Quinn, his classmate and friend of the brother of the policeman involved in the arrest. Quinn is very torn between loyalty, and the tensions that arise in his school as everyone begins to take sides. It is a very effective way to present the different perspectives on the events of the book and to see how people are pressured to taking a stand for one side or another, and how the tension spreads quickly through a community. The subject is dealt with very sensitively, and it really brought the reality of the fallout from these events home in a way that we can all relate to.

The book is emotional and difficult to read in parts, but these are issues that need to be brought into the open and discussed in the light, even if that makes us uncomfortable, so I would highly recommend this as a book you can give to young people in your life as a way of introducing them to the topic and giving you a jumping off point for discussion. I am certainly going to be encouraging my teenage daughters to read it as another step in the conversations I have already had with them following the events of the last twelve months.

The writing between the two authors is seamless, you wouldn’t know it was co-authored if you hadn’t been told, but I am sure the input of both made this book the balanced and considered telling of the story that it is. A great and important read, especially for the young adults it is aimed at.

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Emotive, moving and intelligently written. 5* Genius

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2018

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All American Boys is a YA novel with beautiful depth and emotive themes. The authors have cleverly crafted the novel; so that you are given the opportunity to understand both the narratives of Rashad and Quinn. Rashad and Quinn come from entirely different backgrounds, upbringings and circumstances. But can they be united by their common belief in humanity?

The novel opens with Rashad and his backstory is slowly expanded upon. We learn that he is being pressured into a military career by his father. Rashad’s father has served as both a former soldier and former cop. When Rashad becomes the victim of police brutality that is largely based upon his race; it shakes the family to its very foundations.

Rashad attends Springfield Central High School, he also regularly attends junior reserve officer training corps (ROTC) to please his father. Upon leaving ROTC he enters Jerry’s a local shop that is known to him. There is an innocent accident, then accusations are thrown and before anyone can attempt to open a dialogue. Rashad finds himself cuffed and being beaten.

‘I just wanted him to stop beating me. I just wanted to live’ – Rashad

The police officer in question maintains that a HANDCUFFED teenage was ‘resisting’. But it is only later, when we discover the full extent of Rashad’s injuries, we learn this was a violent assault on an innocent teen.

‘My brain exploded into a million thoughts and only one thought at the same time -
Please
don’t
kill me’ – Rashad

Quinn is then introduced into the novel. He is a young man living with his widowed mother Mia and brother Willy. His father died in Afghan, due to an IED attack. What we learn from Quinn’s internal thoughts is that Quinn was present that day at Jerry’s, he witnessed the brutal assault and fled. Will he now have the courage to stand up for what is right?

The dilemma within the novel, is that Quinn is good friends with the police officer that delivered the violent beating. To Quinn he is a father figure, and this forces Quinn to question everything he has ever known about Paul. Did Paul really assault Rashad due to his race? Was the assault racially motivated?

Rashad is slowly recovering in hospital. He must deal with a father that blames him for the assault and a brother hellbent on fighting the injustice. Then mobile phone footage of the assault is released online. Suddenly Rashad’s assault has gone viral and the world wants answers. . .

‘I didn’t deserve this. None of us did. None of us’ – Rashad

Soon there is a graffiti tag ‘Rashad is absent again today’ and #RashadIsAbsentAgainToday is trending. Kids begin to speak up about racial injustice and question their own internal prejudices. None more so than Quinn.

When Quinn attend the Galluzzo family BBQ, he over hears some comments that leave him emotionally troubled. Quinn fears exposure as a witness to the assault. He fears that others will know he witnessed an attack and fled. Is Quinn part of the problem?

The novel forces you to see the world through both boy’s eyes. Obviously, we build an emotional response to Rashad’s experience. But we also begin to question and speculate what Quinn will do. It is very cleverly structured, and I think perfect for young teens in education settings.
I can’t fully get across how I feel about this novel in text. But it made me think about what I teach my kids. That it is important to educate them not just on injustice, but HOW they should respond in certain situations. As a mother I really felt for Rashad’s situation, you desperately want to reach through the pages and help him. But realistically what Rashad needs, is to learn to come to terms with his experience in his own time.

Emotive, moving and intelligently written. 5* Genius

Qasim

Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2018

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really enjoyed this book.

it is about two characters and relates to racism one who experiences it
and another who observes it. it is a interesting dive into the experiences
of different individuals and how they make the choices they make.

it was interesting to see the struggle of one character who saw the racism and
struggled to understand and compute what the right course of action is for him
to take.

all in all it is really enjoyable.

grasshoppergirl

Intense

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2021

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From the first sentence I was hooked.
Not only a great story but a thought provoking insight into the lives of both black and white communities and how they interact. It doesn't dwell on racism solely but how individuals acts affect those around them.

Rosie N.

Perfect gift for my son

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2019

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My son loves the book.

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