It Doesn't Take a Genius

by Melissa de la Cruz and Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Book Overview

A hilarious and moving coming-of-age tale that explores the intersection between self and community and the complexity of Black identity as a boy wonders: if he's not who he's always thought he was, who exactly can he be?

An exceptional novel with broad appeal. – Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Emmett and his older brother Luke have always been Batman and Robin, though they're quick to bicker about who's who. Spending...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1644420023
• ISBN13: 9781644420027
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Six Foot Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8