Jacqueline Woodson has written many children's books, including the award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming and Harbor Me. They all deal with the struggles of people of color in our country. This one, written in verse (like a poem) concentrates on the devastating effect of football on the brains of its players. ZJ's dad is a famous football player who is starting to forget things, repeat things, and who has angry outbursts. Because this story is set prior to the recent revelations about concussions and brain trauma, their family struggles with an answer. ZJ wants his old dad back... the one who plays and makes music with him. It was so beautifully written. I loved getting wrapped up in her story of pride, and loss, and love and hope. I especially loved ZJ's crew and their love for each other. (FIC WOO)
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