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neldab_reads 's review for:
Ghost Boys
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Ghost Boys is an amazing story, and I highly recommend it to my Middle/High School Teachers or parents of young Black boys. This story follows the story of a middle school young Black boy named Jerome who is shot and killed by a white police officer. Yes, this story highlights the senseless police brutality and unnecessary killings of young Black boys, girls, men, and women; however, I really enjoyed the twist that makes it more digestible for younger people. As Black Americans without the liberty/privilege of ignorance, "The Talk" is happening earlier and earlier. This book allows it to be done in a way that assists parents and educators in this discussion.
As an AFAM Scholar, I also appreciated the inclusion of Emmett Till. After I saw the picture comparing Emmett's likeness to Tamir Rice, I began to believe that Emmett was still working to help more like him, and I appreciate how the author included him as the "Leader" of the Ghost Boys. I also enjoyed the comparison to that of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. Lastly, I truly appreciated seeing/hearing that night from Emmett's perspective. It helps to humanize his experience from that of just a "Civil Rights Lesson."
As an AFAM Scholar, I also appreciated the inclusion of Emmett Till. After I saw the picture comparing Emmett's likeness to Tamir Rice, I began to believe that Emmett was still working to help more like him, and I appreciate how the author included him as the "Leader" of the Ghost Boys. I also enjoyed the comparison to that of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. Lastly, I truly appreciated seeing/hearing that night from Emmett's perspective. It helps to humanize his experience from that of just a "Civil Rights Lesson."