{"product_id":"mascot-traci-sorell-paperback","title":"Mascot -- Traci Sorell, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue. Now in paperback! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA perfect book for future changemakers and activists seeking contemporary stories on systematic racism, empowering kids ages 10+ to fight for justice in their communities.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Rye, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC, people work hard, kids go to school, and football is big on Friday nights. An eighth-grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye's mascot should stay or change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow six middle schoolers--all with different backgrounds and beliefs--get involved in the contentious issue that already has the suburb turned upside down with everyone choosing sides and arguments getting ugly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold from several perspectives, readers see how each student comes to new understandings about identity, tradition, and what it means to stand up for real change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn empowering middle-grade novel, \u003ci\u003eMascot\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to inspire its readers and start conversations in classrooms and communities across the country. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Waters and Sorell's plain spoken verse is always sharp and direct.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA National Public Radio \"Books We Love\" title of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traci Sorell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlesbridge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/2\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.27\" H x 5.51\" L x 1.02\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781623546359\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023874801818,"sku":"9781623546359","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781623546359.jpg?v=1774723403","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/mascot-traci-sorell-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}