Join us on February 12th, 2021 at 6:30pm

Book to be discussed:

CONCRETE ROSE by Angie Thomas

International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.

If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison.

Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control.

Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father.

Suddenly he has a baby, Seven, who depends on him for everything. But it’s not so easy to sling dope, finish school, and raise a child. So when he’s offered the chance to go straight, he takes it. In a world where he’s expected to amount to nothing, maybe Mav can prove he’s different.

When King Lord blood runs through your veins, though, you can't just walk away. Loyalty, revenge, and responsibility threaten to tear Mav apart, especially after the brutal murder of a loved one. He’ll have to figure out for himself what it really means to be a man. 

FYI:  This book will be released on January 12th.  We recommend you place a hold on the book now or pre-order if you want to buy the book.

As of January 9th, there are 4 print copies in the Westchester Library System. More print copies should be available after the release date.

Meeting:

ONLINE via Google Meet

A week prior to the meeting you will receive an RSVP for the meeting.  Remember to reply to the RSVP to receive the Google Meet invitation.

Questions:

Contact Z, Tracey, & Susan at yabookbuzz@wlsmail.org or Z at 914-779-3774 

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