Tyler Johnson Was Here
| Category: | Book |
| By (author): | Coles, Jay |
| Subject: | YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / Siblings |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American | |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying | |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism | |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Violence | |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Published: | March 2019 |
| Format: | Book-paperback |
| Pages: | 304 |
| Size: | 8.25in x 5.50in x 0.87in |
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Additional Notes
| From The Publisher* | A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement. |
| Review Quote* | An Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Book of the Year |
| Review Quote* | "Exploring the current climate of police brutality and viral culture, this harrowing YA effort is based on its author's own experiences with tragedy and loss, a personal touch felt across every page."-Entertainment Weekly |
| Review Quote* | "An unflinching look at police brutality and systemic racism in America."-Bustle |
| Review Quote* | * "This well-written, fast-paced story eloquently addresses how to grieve, plan, and participate in the burial of a loved one.... [A] standout debut."-School Library Journal, starred review |
| Review Quote* | * "Unforgettable.... Coles' exploration of brotherhood, grief, friendship, and familial ties is as moving and relevant as its exploration of racism."-Booklist, starred review |
| Review Quote* | "Coles...pens an immersive and uncompromising look at systemic police violence in the U.S., effectively dramatizing the human experience and ethical questions underpinning today's Movement for Black Lives."-Kirkus Reviews |
| Review Quote* | "A distressing yet empowering portrait of a black teenager confronting relentless racism, brutality, and tragedy."-Publishers Weekly |
| Review Quote* | "Clear-eyed, authentic, and heartfelt, Tyler Johnson Was Here is a captivating must-read."-Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying |
| Review Quote* | "Jay Coles' powerful, anguished debut novel...garners worthy comparisons to 2017's award-winning The Hate U Give."-BookPage |