“Students are able to see the devastation faced by the community from the victim's perspective, giving them a chance to deal with this difficult topic in a powerful way.”
Catherine Cox, a Librarian at Normal Park Upper School
Ghost Boys is the Hamilton Book of the Week nominated by Catherine Cox, a Librarian at Normal Park Upper School. Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that’s been unleashed on his family and community in the wake of what they see as an unjust and brutal killing.
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"Important is not a strong enough word for this book. Every library: public, school, classroom, home, needs a copy. It is up to us to listen, learn, and change the world to make it better for ALL humans." – Lorie Barber, Amazon.com
Want More?
To check out more recommended books in the Hamilton Book of the Week, visit https://www.hcde.org/parents___students/suggested_reading.
Hamilton Book of the Week seeks to move Hamilton County Schools closer to district goals found in the Future Ready 2023 action plan. We hope to encourage kids to read more books for fun by sharing books popular at area schools.
Goals more students reading will address include:
- Reading improvement will increase the number of students on-track or mastering English language arts
- Improve the district ACT score to a district average of 21
- Reach the target goal of a 90 percent graduation rate by 2023