{"product_id":"unfadeable-isbn-9780062796349","title":"Unfadeable","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club Pick!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Kelly Yang, readers will love this heartfelt and genuine story about building community, finding family, and the power of Black girl magic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBella “Unfadeable” Fades is determined to stay out of trouble. A wiser-than-her-years graffiti artist known for tagging walls and bridges in her Indianapolis neighborhood, the Land, Bella plans to spend her summer break laying low and steering clear of anyone who might tip off to social services that she’s living on her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut keeping a low profile is all but impossible when Bella discovers people in high places are trying to defund the Land. She has to find a way to fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting involved will mean putting herself out there—making connections with unlikely friends and attracting potential enemies. But if Bella doesn’t put her trust in her neighbors and learn how to bring her community together, her home—and her future—will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has the talent to save her neighborhood. But using it could mean losing everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Strong Girl Protagonist:\u003c\/b\u003e Bella “Unfadeable” Fades is a thirteen-year-old graffiti artist living on her own and determined to protect the only home she has left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e To fight back, Bella must learn to trust an unlikely crew: a retired private investigator, his tech-savvy foster son, and the neighborhood’s big-hearted matriarch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Justice for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful look at gentrification, community activism, and how young people can find their voice to stand up for what’s right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArt as Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how Bella uses her artistic talent to expose corruption and inspire her neighbors to unite against the forces threatening to tear their community apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE USUAL SUSPECTS:     “Readers will love watching these two uniquely gifted black boys explore the complicated tensions between impulses and choices, independence and support, turnin’ up and getting through.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rare and much-needed glimpse into the world of exceptional learners.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Broaddus] sheds revealing light on the nature of systemic profiling, based on class, race, and neurodiversity, at schools and within society.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Through its discerning, young Black protagonist, [\u003cem\u003eThe Usual Suspects\u003c\/em\u003e] tackles difficult subjects with nuance, humor, and heart, always bringing it back to the characters. A great choice for upper middle-graders in search of a fun and meaningful read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I want this book, so full of wit and intelligence, raw honesty and clever plotting, to be so well known that when I say “The Usual Suspects” to a room of librarians, their first thoughts involve neither \u003cem\u003eCasablanca\u003c\/em\u003e or Keyser Soze but this work by Maurice Broaddus.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal Review of the Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will immediately root for [Bella] throughout this well-paced story that addresses the impact of gentrification and the power of young voices. The clear narration sends readers a strong message about civic responsibility and how they’re never too young to get involved in decision-making that affects their communities.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Unforgettable. A must-buy for readers who enjoy books by Kelly Yang, Jason Reynolds, and Chrystal D. Giles.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A testament to personal empowerment, community, and art. Broaddus delivers an optimistic story that champions community engagement and encourages standing up against oppressive systems.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A timely story of place and displacement. Coupled with a vivid depiction of Indianapolis’ overlooked  splendor, this heart-wrenching story of friendship, family, and belonging is a perfect read for the  middle-grader looking for action and attitude with a considerable dose of do-good.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Broaddus is not a preacher. He tells good stories and lets readers figure out the lessons.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuss Pulliam, The IndyStar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889673269477,"sku":"NP9780062796349","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062796349.jpg?v=1730231720","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/unfadeable-isbn-9780062796349","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}