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Teens will immediately trust Lam, who is unflinchingly honest about his missteps. Though the book contains plenty of curriculum tie-ins to Chinese culture and history, Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, graffiti art and culture, and poetry, it’s never didactic. VERDICT: This authentic tale of self-discovery is a strong option for classroom assignments and is sure to spark discussion. Hand to mature readers interested in reconciling their own lives with history.

—School Library Journal