This Is My America
Kim Johnson
A teen fights to save her father and brother from a justice system stacked against them. The novel examines racial injustice in the United States criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of Black men. It presents the family’s struggle within a system shaped by inequity while retaining hope. The story centers family bonds, a young person’s determination, and the consequences of racial injustice in law and incarceration. An author’s note and additional resources are included.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
