How It Went Down
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 352
Published: 2015
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In "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon, the story unfolds after the shooting of a Black teenager, Tariq, by a white man. The novel explores the aftermath of this event through alternating perspectives from various characters, including friends, family, and witnesses. Each voice contributes to a complex narrative that delves into themes of race, justice, and community. As the truth behind the shooting becomes murky amidst differing accounts, the consequences ripple through the lives of those involved, prompting readers to consider the deep-seated issues of racial tension and societal prejudice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.
There are 352 pages in this book.
It 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 2015 by Square Fish .
Kekla Magoon has worked with youth-serving nonprofit organizations in New York City and Chicago. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and resides in New York City. Visit her at KeklaMagoon. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 14+
This book was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Cybils Award - Fiction - YA
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author 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.
In the Margins Book Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the In the Margins Book Award.