Monster Thrillers & Suspense Because in the face of

Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her

and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina — and himself—that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins

like in Flannery O’Connor’s stories

When one of his classmates offers Nate a ridiculous amount of money to commit grade fraud

a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life

Monster Thrillers & Suspense Because in the face ofThis New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi award winning, provocative coming of age story that was the first ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA Best