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When I Was the Greatest

By Jason Reynolds
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Hardcover edition

Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Atheneum ISBN

9781442459472

Awards and Honors 2015 Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe Award Winner
YALSA’s 2015 Best Fiction for Young Adults
2014 Cybils Awards Finalist, Young Adult Fiction
CBC Children’s Choice Book Awards 2015 Finalist, Teen Debut Author
Los Angeles Public Library Best Books of 2014, Teen
The New York Public Library, Best Books for Teens 2014!
Capitol Choices 2015

When I Was the Greatest

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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Gun Violence

Ali tries to keep himself—and his friends Noodles and Needles—out of trouble. But an invitation to the hottest party in Bed-Stuy is the kind of trouble that’s hard to resist
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This collection features fiction titles set in urban environments, where the city itself plays a central role in the story. Selections reflect life in cities through realistic and genre-influenced narratives, exploring relationships, ambition, community, and everyday experiences shaped by dense, dynamic settings and diverse communities. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.

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