I don't know if that will be too much for my student at her age, even though she is very mature, or if she will instead be able to identify with the stories at some level and not be hurt by them, and will see the message that the author is trying to get across in each story.
Those parts (and the other parts about racism) are painful to read. And talking about Africa, Mukoma Byron says Africa is "the only landmass populated largely by blacks and the world's most miserable excuse for a continent". For example, she says that to non-blacks, black people are all "one burdensome color: black". My hesitation is that some of the language is so strong when the author is relating stories about racism. I would love to give her this book, and have actually already bought it for her as a graduation gift from 8th-grade. I was looking for a book that would be inspirational for her. Unfortunately, she has experienced racism as an African in America, not just from white people, but also and especially from African-Americans. She is finishing 8th-grade and is an avid reader just like you, books are her passion. I am considering giving this book as a gift to a mature, thoughtful, sensitive and spiritual African girl with a beautiful spirit who is a student of mine. I loved your review and have read the book twice.
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