This Is My America

Reach for this book when your teenager is processing headlines about systemic injustice or expressing a desire to understand the complexities of the American legal system. While the plot centers on a fast paced mystery, it serves as a powerful vessel for exploring how families navigate the intersection of love, race, and the pursuit of truth. It is particularly resonant for those who feel the weight of social responsibility or are grappling with the reality of unfair treatment in their communities. Written for mature readers, this novel addresses intense themes of racism and wrongful incarceration with a balance of urgency and deep familial hope. It offers a safe space for teens to explore high stakes morality through a protagonist who refuses to be silenced by a system that seems stacked against her.