A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind Marvel ”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free

In this prequel to Newbery Medal winner The Crossover

long before it has a chance to begin

one of America's most beloved poets

A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind Marvel ”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)A "powerful and indispensable" look at the devastating consequences of environmental racism (Gerald Markowitz) and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities. Did you know Middle class African American households with incomes between $50,000 and $60,000 live in neighborhoods that are more polluted than those of very poor white households with incomes below $10,000. When swallowed, a lead paint chip no larger than a