We need more books like this! Flawed white characters, coming to terms with their own internalized racism and privilege in a real way, without becoming white saviors. We need it for all ages really, but the fact that Alex Gino was able to do this with nuance and authenticity in a middle grade format is so impressive. The afterward made me appreciate even more the work that they put into this. My only hesitation is that it became a little heavy handed towards the end, when I didn’t think it needed to be. But that is a minor flaw in a very well-done book. Alex Gino is such a trailblazer.