Bird, an artistic young African American boy, expresses himself through drawing as he struggles to understand his older brother's drug addiction and death, while a family friend, Uncle Son, provides guidance and understanding.
Indexed by:
, January 2009 Wilson's Children, October 2010 Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2009 School Library Journal, October 2008 Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2010 Library Media Connection starred, March 2009 Publisher's Weekly, October 2008 Kirkus Starred, September 2008 Booklist, November 2008 Horn Book, April 2009 Wilson's Children Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)
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