It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)
The host of "The Daily Show," Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times best-selling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir.
"We do horrible things to one another because we don't see the person it affects... We don't see them as people."
Trevor Noah, host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government.
In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will.
This honest and poignant memoir adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD will astound and inspire readers as well as offer a fascinating perspective on South Africa's tumultuous racial history.
"A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times best-selling author
Target age group 13-17
"We do horrible things to one another because we don't see the person it affects... We don't see them as people."
Trevor Noah, host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government.
In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will.
This honest and poignant memoir adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller BORN A CRIME: STORIES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDHOOD will astound and inspire readers as well as offer a fascinating perspective on South Africa's tumultuous racial history.
"A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times best-selling author
Target age group 13-17
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePrejudice & Racism
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Awards
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AuthorNoah, Trevor
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Lexile Level780
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AR Level5.6
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Deweyb
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PublisherRandom House, Inc.
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Publication Date4/9/2019
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Pages304
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Dimensions1.2 H × 8.3 L × 5.8 W
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Case Qty41
