As Brave As You

In this award-winning contemporary novel by Jason Reynolds, young Genie embarks on an eye-opening summer journey with his older brother, Ernie, as they visit their grandparents in Virginia. Faced with the surprising revelation that their grandfather is blind, Genie is inspired by his grandfather's perceived bravery, yet soon discovers the complexities of courage and manhood as he navigates his brother's reluctance to embrace a dangerous rite of passage. As Genie grapples with questions about bravery and familial love, he ultimately learns that true courage may lie in understanding oneself rather than merely proving it to others.