Desmond and the Very Mean Word Graphic Novel Emezi traces the unfolding of

Emezi traces the unfolding of a self and the unforgettable journey of a creative spirit stepping into power in the human world

Anthony of Padua--going from Chloe to Toni

Her Haitian immigrant parents send Simone to an all-girls high school and enforce strict no-dating rules

Even as her best friends help spread a rumor that could completely derail the future of her classmate and fellow black kid

togetherness

Desmond and the Very Mean Word Graphic Novel Emezi traces the unfolding ofBased on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutus childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesnt make him feel