Before the Ever After
by Woodson, Jacqueline
Coretta Scott King Award/HonorsNCTE Notable Verse NovelMisc./OtherBlack PeopleNovels in VerseJunior Library Guild Selection
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AR Book Level
4.5
AR Points
3
Word Count
18,395
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
509240 EN
About this book
In Before the Ever After, ZJ's life is upended when his father a celebrated professional football player begins suffering severe headaches and memory loss that end his career. The novel in verse follows ZJ as he confronts the loss of his hero and the new challenges facing his family, leaning on his friends Ollie, Darry, and Daniel for support. The story provides a candid look at the impact of professional sports on Black bodies and the ways community helps families navigate change.