Ghost Boys
Jewell Parker Rhodes
In Chicago, twelve-year-old Jerome is killed when a white police officer shoots him. As a ghost, he seeks justice and understanding while joining other ghost boys whose deaths are tied to racial bigotry. One of those boys is Emmett Till, who was murdered in 1955. The narrative connects Jerome’s death with racism and socioeconomic injustice, and includes an afterword, discussion questions, and resources.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
