This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the New Talent category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience. It was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Garden State Award. It also was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award. It was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

This book is part of a book series called Coretta Scott King Award .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Roaring Brook Press .

THEODORE TAYLOR is the author of many award-winning and widely praised middle grade and teen novels, including "The Bomb," "The Weirdo," the modern classic "The Cay," and its prequel-sequel, "Timothy of the Cay. " He lives in Laguna Beach, California. Laban Carrick Hill is the author of Casa Azul: An Encounter with Frida Kahlo. His book Harlem Stomp!, a history of the Harlem Renaissance, was a 2004 National Book Award Finalist.