There are gay characters (own voices!), trans characters, non-binary characters, bisexual/biromantic characters, asexual characters, black characters, Latinx characters (own voices!), Muslim characters, undocumented characters, disabled characters. An absolute must read for fans of stories of teen activists.ĬW: racism, assault, violence, police brutality, murder/deathĪnger Is A Gift features such a diverse cast of characters to the point where I don't believe I can list them all and I am so down for more books with this trait. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift.Ĥ.5 Stars! I really really loved this book. There are gay characters, trans characters, non-binary characters, bisexual/biromantic characters, asexual characters, Black characters, Latinx characters, Muslim characters, undocumented characters, characters with disabilities. This is the story of a diverse student body. Despite their youth, the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. Constant intimidation and Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals by their own school. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer.

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