Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy

A young black boy navigates through a series of uncomfortable conversations with his family and friends, discussing topics such as racism, police brutality, and the importance of speaking up. The story is based on the author's own experiences and aims to provide a platform for young black boys to express themselves and be heard. The book includes a foreword by actor and activist, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and is illustrated by award-winning artist, Gordon C. James. The author's note in the back of the book shares the author's personal story and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in order to create a more just and equitable society. The book is recommended for readers aged 10-14 and has won several awards, including the Coretta Scott King Book Award and the Newbery Medal. The book's themes include friendship, courage, perseverance, family, and social justice, and it has a Lexile measure of 740L. The book takes place in the United States and is a work of non-fiction. The book's blurb is 'A powerful and necessary book that encourages young black boys to speak up and be heard, and encourages all readers to listen and take action.', and the book type is non-fiction. The reasons to read this book include the engaging and relatable story, the educational content, the importance of discussing uncomfortable topics, and the inspiring message of perseverance and courage. The book's building vocabulary skill is 80 and expanding student's knowledge of the world is 90. The book's tags include 'Gods', 'Adventure', 'Mythology', 'Magic', and 'Friendship', and the genres include 'Adventure', 'Fantasy', 'Mythology And Legends', 'Coming Of Age', and 'Magic And Wizardry'.