Derrick Barnes

@literapy_nyc Just finished The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes, and wow… this one stays with you. 📚Thank you @authorderrickdbarnes @vikingbooks
@penguinkids for the #gifted copy ✨

At 13, Henson is a football phenom in his small Mississippi town. He is placed on a pedestal he never asked for and pressured to be the hometown hero. But when he speaks out against injustice, he quickly learns how fragile that “love” can be.

Derrick Barnes delivers a raw, moving story about racism, family, and the dangerous expectations placed on Black boys, balancing painful moments of police brutality with tender reflections on ancestry, love, and identity.

The ending? Powerful and affirming.

This story reminds us that every Black child deserves to be seen as fully human, loved, and lovable. This is a book about justice, self-worth, and healing that will deeply inspire readers of all ages.

Pub date: Sept 23

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