Oshiro, Mark
Six years ago
Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. Along with losing a parent
the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Now
in his sophomore year of high school
Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals in their own school. New rules. Random locker searches. Constant intimidation and Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Despite their youth
the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes
Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift.