Black Brother, Black Brother

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Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a children's novel that follows Donte, a young biracial boy who struggles with identity and racism at his predominantly white school. After being unfairly disciplined, he channels his anger into learning fencing to compete against his school nemesis. The story explores themes of race, family, and resilience as Donte seeks justice and self-discovery through his fencing journey.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring themes of identity, race, and justice through a compelling story about two brothers navigating their experiences in an elite private school. It combines elements of sports, specifically fencing, with a powerful narrative on finding one's place and standing up to bullying.

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Black Brother, Black Brother

A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers - one who presents as white, the other as Black - and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn't treat them equally.

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A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers - one who presents as white, the other as Black - and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn't treat them equally.

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few Black boys at his school, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the 'Black Brother', Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter-skinned brother, Trey.

When an incident with a white student leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he's sure the only way to get even is to beat the student at the school's most valued game: fencing.

With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on the school's fencing team and to find a way to make people at school see past the colour of his skin to who he really is.

From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, another poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today's world.

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Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes is praised for its compelling exploration of identity and race. Reviewers highlight its engaging narrative and the protagonist's emotional journey, addressing important themes of family, friendship, and perseverance. The book's portrayal of contemporary issues faced by young Black boys resonates with readers and is noted for its inspirational and educational value.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510109865

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Jewell Parker Rhodes grew up in Pennsylvania. She is a best-selling author of adult and children's books, a Coretta Scott King Honour award-winner, and a professor of creative writing at Arizona State University. She currently lives in Seattle.

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