How it Went Down by Kekla Magoon

Recommended?
I would recommend this book as a future Junior Theme book because it relates to today's society and it is very clear as to what the author thinks is a big problem in the United States. It is also a really interesting and well written book that has a unique way of telling the story by using interpretations of different people.

Summary
It is a story about a 17 year old African American boy who is shot by a white man. The story takes place in a very dangerous neighborhood that is occupied by two gangs.  Almost everyone is affected by this violence and the killing of this young teen.  But what are the consequences of his killer? And how does this incident bring a community together?

Who would be interested in this book?
You would like this book if you like books relating to present day topics.  You would also like this book if you like books that show you all sides of the story.  This book uses the perspective of many different characters to tell the story.