{"product_id":"floyds-baller-9798999740236","title":"Floyd's Baller","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Heather N. Wilde | Adarryl Hunter | Chani Becker\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Hezzie Mae\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Hezzie Mae\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Prejudice \u0026amp; Racism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloyd's Baller\u003c\/em\u003e is a young adult historical fiction novel told through the imagined voice of George Floyd, tracing the real-life journey of his lifelong best friend, Adarryl Hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the social, cultural, and systemic realities of the neighborhoods that shaped them, the story follows Adarryl as he navigates friendship, ambition, temptation, and choice-long before the world knew George Floyd's name. Through their bond, the novel explores coming of age, loyalty, masculinity, grief, and the quiet moments that determine who we become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a biography of George Floyd. It is a story about the world he and Adarryl came from-and the ripple effects of decisions made under pressure, love, and survival. Written with care and intention, \u003cem\u003eFloyd's Baller\u003c\/em\u003e restores dignity to a human life often reduced to headlines and invites readers to see beyond the moment that made George Floyd a symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high school readers and educators, the book offers a powerful entry point for conversations about identity, systemic inequity, personal responsibility, and empathy-without preaching or simplification. While written for young adults, its impact reaches far beyond the classroom, speaking to anyone willing to listen closely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hezzie Mae","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47593733619863,"sku":"9798999740236","price":1488.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798999740236.webp?v=1774983144","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/floyds-baller-9798999740236","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}