This Is My America

An NPR Best Book of the Year "An incredible and searing examination of the often-tragic collision of racism and a flawed criminal justice system. Read and reread . . . and reread again. " —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin " This Is My America promises a powerful story about racial injustice , featuring stunning prose reminiscent of Nic Stone and Angie Thomas.” — Paste Magazine " Harrowing and worthwhile ; a call-to-action from the anti-racist insights of a generation of black activists." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review “ Activist Johnson’s powerful debut is a timely testimony that echoes the social realities behind today’s #BlackLivesMatter protests.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review " This strong debut will strike home with socially conscious readers." — Booklist " A strong debut. Will appeal to readers of Angie Thomas and fans of criminal justice podcasts like Serial and In the Dark." — SLJ “This debut YA novel is an incisive condemnation of the racist criminal justice system, mass incarceration and capital punishment. . . . A necessary add to all shelves, especially those focused on anti-racism and #BlackLivesMatter .” — Shelf Awareness