{"product_id":"kneel-9781335402516","title":"Kneel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe system is rigged.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team's varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Please rise for the national anthem.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he's not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Inkyard Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781335402516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.63w x 1.26d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candace Buford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40793467551925,"sku":"9781335402516","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_97f55c56-1ca5-45f0-b948-f227967fb286.jpg?v=1629205375","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/kneel-9781335402516","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}