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Overall, the novel deals with topics ranging from police brutality to sexism, casual racism to systemic racism, mental health to child abuse. Although this may seem overwhelming, Hammonds Reed has curated the novel in such a way that each topic is important to the plot, without being excessive. Throughout the novel, connections can be drawn between the violence towards Rodney King and the recent death of George Floyd, the subsequent riots and movements, as well as the reaction of authorities. This demonstrates the harsh reality that the world has not changed much in the past few decades. However, novels such as ''The Black Kids'' provide an insight into how people's attitudes and prejudices can negatively impact others and encourages readers to look within at their own actions and ideals. Combined with the extensive list of themes the novel deals with, I strongly urge everyone, irrespective of age, to read this novel and to have open discussions with their families and friends.

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