The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes -Grades 5 And Up ( Griot Book Club)

rick Barnes takes all forms of storytelling available to him­-allegory, folktales, and classics-to weave a novel that is empowered, empowering, and incredibly human. You won't be the same after reading it." -Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time winner of the Newbery Medal Author of the Newbery Honor book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and National Book Award finalist Victory. Stand!, Derrick Barnes tackles timely issues of race and prejudice in this powerful, nuanced middle grade novel about an accomplished Black boy who strives to be seen as human.