Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this
gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn't planned on
navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the
subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a person of
color, they also lean into knowing their rights and fostering
conversations about change and acceptance.
"In Come Home Safe, Brian Buckmire has crafted a story that looks the
reality of police brutality in the eye and still manages to come away
with hope. It is a powerful book about the necessity of 'the talk' and
what it means to be a teenager in our times."*--*New York Times
bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis
On the subway ride home, Reed just wants to watch videos of his soccer
idol, but reality crashes in when police officers question him about a
suspect who matches his description. With tact and poise, Reed defends
himself, but ultimately knows there is no easy way out of this conflict.
At a café, a woman accuses Olive of stealing her phone and demands to
see it. Startled and indignant, Olive watches as the crowd forms and
does nothing to help, even as the woman attempts to weaponize the police
against her.
This read will keep you on the edge of your seat as each teen asks
themself: What should I do? What can I do? What's going to get me home
safe?
Come Home Safe is perfect for:
- Fans of contemporary fiction and true-to-life stories
- Youth and middle graders interested in social justice, societal
change, and navigating police brutality
- Parents, teachers, and school librarians looking to start a
conversation about politics, racism, or have "the talk" with their
teens and middle schoolers
- Anyone looking to better understand the sociopolitical climate in
America today
- Young adult readers of Angie Thomas, Nic Stone, Ibi Zoboi, and Jason
Reynolds
- Black, brown, or marginalized families who wish to open a conversation
about how to live in a world that only sees the color of their skin
From ABC News legal analyst and NYC Legal Aid Society public defender
Brian Buckmire, this compelling story draws from real-life advice,
lessons, and conversations with attorneys, law enforcement, and the
wrongfully accused to help turn the whispers and family discussions
about racial inequality and mistreatment into wider conversations,
healing, and one day ... change.
