Come home safe : a novel
Buckmire, Brian, 1988-2023
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"A normal day. Until two siblings are accused of crimes they didn't commit. Come Home Safe explores the pain, the truths, and the hopes that come with growing up as a person of color in America, as well as why "the talk" and discussions about social justice are so important in the community. This engaging YA novel from ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire is told in a way that can help foster conversations about what it means to navigate today's world, as well as inspire ways to work toward change. When Reed and Olivia left home, they never imagined they'd find themselves questioned, searched, and thrown to the ground by police looking for suspects in recent crimes. As their worst fears become reality, they must find a way to prove their innocence and make it home safe once again. From ABC News legal analyst and legal aid advocate Brian Buckmire, this compelling story draws from real-life advice, lessons, and conversations with attorneys, law enforcement, and the wrongfully accused to help turn the whispers and family discussions about racial inequality and mistreatment into wider conversations, healing, and one day ... change"--
Main title:
Come home safe : a novel / Brian Buckmire.
Author:
Buckmire, Brian, 1988-, author
Imprint:
Grand Rapids : Blink, 2023.
Collation:
199 pages ; 22 cm.
Audience:
Secondary
ISBN:
9780310142188 (hardcover)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
421415
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Teenage Fiction | BUCKMI | Available |