Mid-Air
Alicia D. Williams
After his friend dies, Isaiah is grieving and struggling with guilt and questions about identity. He also experiences an attack motivated by race. Isaiah is sent to live with his aunt and uncle, where he confronts his grief and considers what masculinity means to him. The story asks whether he can be true to himself as he works through these experiences. Danica Novgorodoff’s illustrations accompany this rhythmic novel told in verse.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.
