For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances.

Ever since T'Shawn's dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he's offered a spot on a prestigious diving team at the local private swim club, he knows that joining would only add another bill to the pile.

But T studies hard and never gets into trouble, so he thinks his mom might be willing to bear the cost... until he finds out that his older brother, Lamont, is getting released early from prison.

Luckily, T'Shawn is given a scholarship, and he can put all his frustration into diving practices. But when criminal activity increases in the neighborhood and people begin to suspect Lamont, T'Shawn begins to worry that maybe his brother hasn't left his criminal past behind after all. Can they put the broken pieces of their relationship back together?

Author: Barbara Binns
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/31/2018
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062561657
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 199811 / Courage


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 117
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2018
Publishers Weekly 07/16/2018
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2018 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Binns, Barbara: - Barbara Binns grew up on Chicago's south side and now lives and writes in a suburb of the city. She frequently contributes to the Almanac of Arlington Heights, a quarterly publication in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her debut middle grade novel is Courage. She speaks to students, teachers, and librarians across the country at conferences and other events. Visit her website at www.babinns.com or follow her on Twitter @barbarabinns.