How It Went Down
by Kekla Magoon
In the aftermath of Tariq's death, everyone has something to say, but no two accounts of the events line up. Day by day, new twists further obscure the truth.
Tariq's friends, family, and community struggle to make sense of the tragedy, and to cope with the hole left behind when a life is cut short. In their own words, they grapple for a way to say with certainty: This is how it went down.
REVIEWS...
"The layered voices tell a story both simple and complicated, heartbreaking and maddening." --The Chicago Tribune
"A hard-hitting look at the ripple effects of one act of violence on an entire community. How It Went Down is engrossing and real — it's the right book at the right time." —Coe Booth, author of Tyrell and Kendra
"Magoon masterfully captures the cycle of urban violence and the raw emotions of the young people who can’t escape its impact." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Heartbreaking and unputdownable." --School Library Journal
"[A] stark yet captivating read that is both relevant and necessary." --Los Angeles Times
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