Tyrell

In this compelling debut from a fresh voice in teen literature, Tyrell, a young African-American teen, navigates life in a homeless shelter with his troubled mother and younger brother. With his father in jail and the pressures of adolescence weighing heavily on him, Tyrell grapples with feelings of inadequacy in his relationship with his supportive girlfriend, as well as the complications of another girl's affections. Desperate to improve his circumstances, he faces tough choices that may lead him down a path like his father's.