Happiest of pub days to author and composer Jay Coles! The musician’s young adult novel ☛TYLER JOHNSON WAS HERE releases today. Confession: I’m mesmerized, absolutely mesmerized by the cover. The juxtaposition of such a vibrant and gorgeous cover against such an infuriating, yet heartbreaking premise, is, well, genius.
Per Hachette:
When Marvin Johnson’s twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid.
The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it’s up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.
Tyler Johnson Was Here is a stunning account of police brutality in modern America.
Peace, Love, & Beauty,
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