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Silhouetted by the Blue


School year: Year 10, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 224

Published: 2015

Great for age 7-15 years

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"Silhouetted by the Blue" by Traci L. Jones follows the journey of a young Black girl named 12-year-old Kayla as she deals with the complexities of family, identity, and friendship. Set against the backdrop of a summer spent in her father's hometown, Kayla navigates the challenges of adolescence while grappling with the expectations placed on her due to her race and family history. As she makes new friends and faces personal insecurities, she learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of community. The story is a heartfelt exploration of growth and understanding in the face of societal challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Square Fish .

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Truman Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Truman Readers Award.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.