65 pages • 2 hours read
Kim JohnsonThis Is My America
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In This Is My America by Kim Johnson, Tracy Beaumont fervently works to prove her father's innocence after he was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death. As investigations progress, her brother Jamal is implicated in a new crime, prompting Tracy to uncover deeply rooted racism and white nationalism in their community while fighting systemic injustices within the criminal justice system. The book addresses violence, including murder and police brutality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kim Johnson's This Is My America is praised for its gripping exploration of racism and the flaws in the American criminal justice system. The novel's compelling narrative and strong character development resonate with readers, though some mention its pacing could be uneven at times. Nevertheless, it serves as a potent call for social justice and reform.
Who Should Read This Is My America?
A reader who would enjoy This Is My America by Kim Johnson is likely passionate about social justice, racial inequality, and the criminal justice system. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Nic Stone's Dear Martin will find similar powerful narratives and thought-provoking themes.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL640LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
American Literature
Social Justice
Race / Racism
Identity: Race
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Aging