When I Was the Greatest

When I Was the Greatest

2014 • 240 pages

Ratings4

Average rating3.8

15

Great voice and powerful story with some memorable characters. Really appreciated seeing some much needed representation including poverty and disability (two characters are disabled—one a double amputee and the other has Tourette's Syndrome) through the perspective of a Black boy. Lots to think about and appreciate with this one.

Diversity note: Nearly all the characters are POC, and there are two disabled minor(ish) characters, as mentioned above.

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