This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the YA category by the Arizona Book Award. It was recognised in the Best of category by the New Mexico Book Award. It also was recognised in the Best Book category by the Arizona Book Award. It was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Also it was recognised in the High School category by the Volunteer State Book Award. It 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. It was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens. It was recognised by the Tayshas Reading. It was recognised in the Historical Fiction - YA category by the Moonbeam Children's Book Award.

There are 188 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2016 by Lerner Publishing Group .