I think this is an important read that brings up very prevalent issues in our current society and gives insight into the perspective of a Black teenage boy which is often lacking in media. It absolutely made me angry at times because of the ignorance and racism that some characters depicted and as a future teacher I think this would be a great book to read in a classroom setting because of the themes it explores. It would be a great starting point to discussions of racism, police brutality, racial profiling, and more while also exploring regular aspects of the teenage experience such as dating and preparing to start college. I think it’s definitely worth the read!!