The Stars Beneath Our Feetby David Barclay Moore
Knopf (2017)
Realistic Fiction
What It's About:
It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier.
Why You'll Love It:
- These characters are vibrantly alive, reconstituting the realness that is needed to bring diverse, complicated stories to the forefront of our shelves.
- Moore delivers a realistic and at times brutal portrait of life for young people of color who are living on the edge of poverty, while at the same time infuses the story with hope and aspiration, giving Lolly the chance to find salvation through creativity.
- The cover art. Seriously.
Who Should Read It:
Great for 6th-8th graders. Also, here's an interview with author Moore.
What Else You Should Read:
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
- Into the Dangerous World by Julie Chibbaro
- Finding Mighty by Sheela Chari
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