![]() ![]() As the violence in his community continues, Moss deals with panic attacks and self-doubt, trying to stay below the radar and enjoy the new relationship he is in until some things change that make it impossible for him to stay quiet any longer. A high schooler in Oakland, California, he is still struggling to deal with the loss of his father six years prior at the hands of a policeman too quick to pull the trigger. ![]() Moss Jeffries knows that bad things can happen. It is a narrative about intergenerational trauma, about hope, and about finding strength in one's family and community, executed in a way that will keep readers turning the page. ![]() Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro is a welcome addition to the contemporary YA oeuvre, taking readers inside a brutal reality that too many young people today know well. It is no secret that contemporary young adult literature has been becoming more political, addressing the real problems and challenges faced by teenagers in the United States today. When tensions hit a fever pitch, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift. ![]()
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