Awards and HonorsOklahoma Sequoyah Book Awards 2019 Nominee
2018 Indies Choice Book Award Honor, Young Adult <br>
2018 William C. Morris Award Finalist<br>
<i>Booklist</i> Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers: 2018<br>
YALSA 2018 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers Selection<br>
YALSA 2018 Best Fiction for Young Adults<br>
Indies Introduce Summer / Fall 2017, Young Adult<br>
<i>Booklist</i> Top 10 Books for Youth 2017, First Novels<br>
BuzzFeed 28 Best YA Books of 2017<br>
Justyce McAllister is top of his class, captain of the debate team, and set for the Ivy League next year—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs.
Teen readers looking for realistic city settings and urban themes will enjoy these often-gritty titles that deal with contemporary situations and feature ethnically and culturally diverse characters. These titles will have special appeal for urban teens who want to see their own lives reflected in the books they read. Readers interested in the excitement and challenges of a city setting will also be drawn to the 12 books that comprise this category.