Courage
Courage by Barbara Binns is a poignant novel published by HarperCollins on July 31, 2018. This 368-page book, written in English, explores themes of race, class, and second chances through the eyes of T’Shawn, a young boy navigating the challenges of family and community after the death of his father. As T’Shawn grapples with his mother’s struggles to support the family, he is presented with an opportunity to join a prestigious diving team, which complicates their financial situation.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into T’Shawn’s determination to succeed despite the obstacles he faces, including the impending release of his older brother, Lamont, from prison. The story addresses social themes such as poverty and homelessness, as well as the complexities of sibling relationships. As T’Shawn immerses himself in diving, he confronts the realities of his brother’s past and the impact it has on their family dynamics, ultimately striving to mend their fractured relationship.
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For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances.
Ever since T’Shawn’s dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he’s offered a spot on a prestigious diving team at the local private swim club, he knows that joining would only add another bill to the pile.
But T studies hard and never gets into trouble, so he thinks his mom might be willing to bear the cost… until he finds out that his older brother, Lamont, is getting released early from prison.
Luckily, T’Shawn is given a scholarship, and he can put all his frustration into diving practices. But when criminal activity increases in the neighborhood and people begin to suspect Lamont, T’Shawn begins to worry that maybe his brother hasn’t left his criminal past behind after all.
And he struggles to hold on to the hope that they can put the broken pieces of their damaged relationship back together.
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