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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Kneel
Candace Buford
Ages: 14+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Inkyard Press
ISBN: 978-1-335-40251-6
Keywords: Black Lives Matter, Race relations, Activism, Friendship, Families
After a police shooting, Russell, co-captain of his football team, takes a knee during the national anthem. The ensuing protests tear apart his Louisiana town.