Smackdown Books 2021

Ordinary Hazards
We Dream of Space
If These Wings Could Fly
We Are Not Free
The King of Jam Sandwiches
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
The Companion
Punching the Air
Show Me a Sign
Land of the Cranes
Furia
Dragon Hoops
When Stars Are Scattered
Snapdragon
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark
American as Paneer Pie
Tune It Out
The Gilded Ones
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Ghost Boys vs. Mason Buttle

Outvoted at ABM 

Although, it was another tough Smackdown round, my vote goes to Ghost Boys. I think this is a story that is accessible (length, language) to more students then Mason would be. Simply put, it is a must read, in order to change deep rooted beliefs of racism. People need to hear the stories of others over and over again allowing them to sink in. Building understanding and empathy takes repetition and time. I think reading Ghost Boys could help to spread the message for the change that is still badly needed. 
Andrea 

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