Black and White (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780142406922)

Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night--and one wrong decision--will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future?

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

An ALA Quick Pick "Top Ten"

IRA Children's Book Award (Young Adult)

Author: Paul Volponi
ISBN-10: 0142406929
ISBN-13: 9780142406922
Publisher: Speak
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2006
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.72w x 0.56d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 87550 / Black and White

Award: Green Mountain Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/29/2007 pg. 74

About the Author
Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.