The Death of Jayson Porter

In the Florida projects, sixteen-year-old Jayson struggles with the harsh realities of his life which include an abusive mother, a drug-addicted father, and not fitting in at his predominately white school, and bring him to the brink of suicide.

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lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |

lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |

lcslibrarian | Aug 13, 2020 |

Wow, such a raw, intense read. It's tough to read what Jayson is going through but tough to put the book down, too. A compelling voice speaking to a harsh reality. ( )

Salsabrarian | Feb 2, 2016 |

Loved everything about this book. I liked the way the author kept it "hood" all the way through making it very believable, almost like a memoir. My heart went out to Jayson and all he went through and I kept finding myself wanting too reach into the book and wrap him up in a bear hug. well written and recommend to all ages. ( )