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When Matt's mother dies unexpectedly, he is left to navigate the loss and the practical demands of a new job at the funeral home in his Brooklyn neighborhood. Immersed in the rituals of assistive care, Matt gradually accepts his grief and starts to shoulder new responsibilities, both at work and within his family. Alongside his classmates, he discovers that mourning is not only a personal journey but also a collective one, shaped by the bonds of friendship and community.
Through the dark yet hopeful atmosphere of the funeral home, "The Boy in the Black Suit" explores how a young African‑American teenager confronts death, grief, and his emerging sense of self in a tight‑knit urban environment.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Jason Reynolds
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