American Ace

American Ace is a poignant young adult novel in verse that delves into themes of identity, family secrets, grief, and mental health. Sixteen-year-old Connor's world is upended when his father, reeling from his mother's death, discovers his biological father was not the man who raised him. As his father struggles with severe depression, Connor takes it upon himself to research his true paternal lineage, uncovering a powerful connection to a Tuskegee Airman. This book offers a sensitive portrayal of a family navigating profound loss and the complexities of racial and personal identity, making it suitable for mature young readers aged 12-18.

Sixteen-year-old Connor tries to help his severely depressed father, who learned upon his mother's death that Nonno was not his biological father, by doing research that reveals Dad's father was probably a Tuskegee Airman.