I Am Alfonso JonesThe Hate U Give meets The Lovely Bones in this unflinching graphic novel about the afterlife of a young man killed by an off duty police officer, co illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist John Jennings. Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an

the fates of the twins remain intertwined

has been assassinated

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life as a transfer student in a largely white high school was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go

seems safe

In the end

Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman

This collector's edition of the acclaimed

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With this fresh and engaging new pedagogical vision

These women

A killer at work but a failure in love