Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).

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Knockout Games

by G Neri

Ages: 14+

Published: 2014

Publisher: Carolrhoda LAB/Lerner

ISBN: 978-1-4677-3269-7

Keywords: Race Relations, Gangs, Self-esteem

When sixteen-year-old Erica moves to a new school, she experiences racial and romantic tensions, forcing her to examine her own values.