Awards and Honors<i>Booklist</i> Top 10 First Novels, 2015<br>
<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Books of 2015, Adult Fiction<br>
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2015, Fiction<br>
2016 Indies Choice Book of the Year, Adult Fiction
New York City, 1976: A shooting in Central Park reverberates through a network of diverse individuals, including Billy-Three-Sticks, a rich kid turned musician turned painter; Samantha, an NYU freshman and punk fan; and Larry Pulaski, a disabled police detective nearing retirement. Incorporated zines include black-and-white illustrations.
For Grades 11 & Up For the more advanced high school reader who is ready for adult reading, our ACH+ Category is a great choice. With more sophisticated and challenging themes, the 14 books in ACH+ open up new worlds for teen readers. Take note: These selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
Crime: Drug Trafficking/Dealing,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General