Trey and Donte are twin brothers, but to the world Trey looks white and Donte looks Black. They attend the same high-end private school but routinely get treated differently based on their skin color. When Donte's run-in with a bully gets him unjustly in trouble with the law, his mom the lawyer vows to fight back. But Donte finds a way to take on the bully at his own sport--competitive fencing--by training with a former olympic contender. This story centers around fencing, but it's also a story of brothers, friendship, and family. Middle school readers are enjoying both the story and the chance to talk about racism and unfairness. This book will build empathy and understanding and better readers. Don't miss
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes--also a solid middle school favorite.
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