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Coming of Age as a Black Teen in America

Velshi Banned Book Club

CHAPTER

Facing the Reality of Racism

The chapter discusses the controversial nature of a banned book and why some parents are afraid to expose their children to the realities of racism and police brutality. They highlight a specific scene from the book where a black teenager has a negative encounter with a white police officer, reflecting the harsh reality faced by many black and brown kids in America.

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