Named a best book of 2017 by NPR Books, Huffington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, The Horn Book Magazine, the News & Observer, BookPage, and more
"So hot you expect the words to ignite the page." - NPR Books
* "A not-to-be-missed portrayal of the beauty of black boy hood." - The Horn Book Magazine
"Oozes black cool." - Kirkus Reviews
"Writing that celebrates human worth with every syllable." - Publishers Weekly
"A super fun read-aloud." - School Library Journal
"Allows young black men to feel like kings. - The Root
