It Doesn't Take a Genius (Hardcover)

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 the summer at a historic Black summer camp seems like a wonderful adventure for the two to share, but since Luke is there as a junior counselor, he seems to spend all of his time being everyone else's big brother, and ignoring Emmett. As Luke seems to be moving on to new adventures, Emmett struggles in unexpected ways, especially in swim class and the "It Takes A Village" entrepreneurship class. Without his brother to turn to for support, Emmett works to build a new crew of "superfriends," who'll help him plan something spectacular for the end-of-camp awards night and celebration. Along the way, Emmett learns that no matter what, there can be many ways to define family. It Doesn't Take a Genius is inspired by the feature film Boy Genius, starring Miles Brown, Rita Wilson, and Nora Dunn.

General

Imprint:	Six Foot Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2023
Authors:	Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich
Dimensions:	209 x 139 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	308
ISBN-13:	978-1-64442-002-7
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads
LSN:	1-64442-002-3
Barcode:	9781644420027

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