"Tyler Johnson Was Here" tells the poignant story of Marvin Johnson, a young Black teenager navigating life, love, and loss in a world that often overlooks him. When his twin brother, Tyler, goes missing during a night of celebration that turns tragic, Marvin is left to grapple with the fear and uncertainty that follows. As he seeks to uncover the truth about Tyler’s disappearance, he confronts issues of racial inequality and police violence, ultimately exploring themes of identity, community, and resilience. Marvin's journey is a powerful reflection on the struggles faced by many young people today. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Hachette Book Group .

Jay Coles is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University. When he's not writing diverse books, he's advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing for various music publishers. His debut novel Tyler Johnson Was Here is based on true events in his life and inspired by police brutality in America. He resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, and invites you to visit his website at jaycoleswriter. com.