The tone of the writing is a bit simplistic for me personally (and I have a wariness when it comes to autobiographies bent towards legend-creation), but I think this is a very good book for people who are younger and want to discover the history of the US Civil Rights struggle. The art style is arresting and stark. And despite having been created in for the young adult/middle grade audience, the story doesn't shy away from the ugliness and violence inherent in anti-blackness.