In Xavier's neighborhood, tattoos represent gang membership. After
Xavier catches an unexpected glimpse of his new teacher's tattoos, he
learns that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to the
cultural significance of tattoos.
Based on real events that took place during author Darren Lopez's first
year teaching in Washington DC, My Teacher Has Tattoos is an impactful
conversation starter that brings to life the pitfalls of stereotyping in
the classroom and beyond.