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This Is My America

By: Kim Johnson
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
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"Incredible and searing." (Nic Stone, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Dear Martin)

The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

Every week, 17-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time - her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy's older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a "thug" on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town's racist history that still haunt the present?

Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won't want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

©2020 Kim Johnson (P)2020 Listening Library Difficult Situations Literature & Fiction Multicultural Racism & Discrimination Discrimination Inspiring Feel-Good

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"This is My America promises a powerful story about racial injustice, featuring stunning prose reminiscent of Nic Stone and Angie Thomas.” (Paste Magazine)
Powerful Storytelling • Captivating Plot • Flawless Narration • Emotional Journey • Satisfying Conclusion
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This was such a inspirational story. I think this is a story everyone can relate too. This hit home as a mom, a black woman and a American.

A story everyone should read!!

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Where do I begin—Awesome?

As I read This Is My America, I fell deep into a story that is very close to my heart. Close to my mission—to uplift Black voices and continue to strive to uncover the unfair and Injustice of Black men.

Kim Johnson gives an unapologetic glimpse into the lives of what America really looks like to Black men—to their families they leave behind.

I loved the plot, descriptive setting, sensory details throughout, and the realistic dialogue between realistic characters.

The author did a wonderful. No FANTASTIC job in pulling me in as a reader as if I was watching a movie—or in most Black homes, watching the 7:00 local news. I can’t say enough of the emotions I felt inside, but what I can say is this... Stories like this needs to be told. We have to change the narrative and continue to stand in solidarity to end Injustice for all.

Adrienne L. Edwards
Embracer of Imperfect Inspirations

A MUST READ for everyone!!

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I loved this book because it had a great story line, and it showed what it would be like it if someone you loved was in jail for something he/she didn’t do. The narrator Bahni Turpin was amazing!! The way she read it was spectacular. You could really see the emotion in the story and what the characters look like. Over all this book is amazing and I 100% recommend it!!

This is my American is my favorite book now!!!!

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Bahni made reading this book an amazing experience! She portrayed the main character in a way that it sounds as if Tracy is speaking to you! A memorable experience and an even amazing book for YA!

Impeccable Narration

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This story and characters were so relevant to what is going on today. This is great book for teens and should be use in class for political science.

Love to see this as a film

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Great story about the injustices of our justice system! It was thoughtful with wonderful characters.

Great listen!

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This book was impossible to put down (or pause!) The story was engaging and devastating. I love listening to Bahni Turpin, and as always, she made this book even better.

Wow wow wow

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I am not your typical book lover-- I'm the guy that prefers watching the movie instead. This book sucked me in and with each chapter, I couldn't help but read more and more! I am VERY impressed with this book. It had a good flow, it was suspenseful, engaging, educational and riveting. I HIGHLY recommend this book! You won't regret it!

Wow!

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This book is so powerful! I purchased it as a hard copy and audio. Job well done to the author! Job well done to the narrator! I will be encouraging others to read it.

Powerful!

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Great, nuanced story with a satisfying conclusion. Manages to not be preachy even while addressing multiple issues of morality and faith. The voice actor was amazing. All of her voices were distinct and believable, regardless of genders, ages, and backgrounds of the characters she voiced. The story development includes multiple layers of history and connects the past with the present.

Well Written, Well Performed

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