One of the Good Ones (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781335145802)

"One of the Good Ones is magic." --Damon Young, author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker

A shockingly powerful exploration of the lasting impact of prejudice and the indomitable spirit of sisterhood that will have readers questioning what it truly means to be an ally, from sister-writer duo Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, authors of Dear Haiti, Love Alaine.

ISN'T BEING HUMAN ENOUGH?

When teen social activist and history buff Kezi Smith is killed under mysterious circumstances after attending a social justice rally, her devastated sister Happi and their family are left reeling in the aftermath. As Kezi becomes another immortalized victim in the fight against police brutality, Happi begins to question the idealized way her sister is remembered. Perfect. Angelic.

One of the good ones.

Even as the phrase rings wrong in her mind--why are only certain people deemed worthy to be missed?--Happi and her sister Genny embark on a journey to honor Kezi in their own way, using an heirloom copy of The Negro Motorist Green Book as their guide. But there's a twist to Kezi's story that no one could've ever expected--one that will change everything all over again.

"Astonishing!" --Laura Ruby, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of Bone Gap
"Brilliant" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Thrilling" --SLJ, starred review

Author: Maika Moulite, Maritza Moulite
ISBN-10: 133514580X
ISBN-13: 9781335145802
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2021
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511860 / One of the Good Ones


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 68
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2020
Publishers Weekly 11/09/2020
Booklist 12/01/2020 pg. 51