Lifetime of Learning
- ISBN-10
- 1630214566
- ISBN-13
- 9781630214562
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-10-16
- Author
- Kristy Thomas
Description
Derek, a five- year- old African American boy and Joel a five- year- old Caucasian boy have the best friendship. Their first meeting in the scene is on the playground in elementary school as they figure out how they can share their lunches and from that moment on they are friends for life. Their story moves through from elementary to high school where Joel plays sports and Derek engulfs himself into reading books, classes and keeping his grade up. Though they are focused on different things the boys are still able to maintain their close friendship. They talk about their differences and love each other through it. The final scene is the boys in college on the day the George Floyd video comes out. Joel doesn't understand why Derek is so upset and tries to get him to explain why he's so angry. Derek is tired of being the "one black guy, the one black voice" and now he wants action, he doesn't want to have to take Derek's hand and walk him through why 2020 was a difficult time for all black people is not just "those black people." Joel is genuine in his love for Derek, they are best friends, and both have seen each other as family. The conversation brings them back to a moment in high school when Derek gave Joel a book to read. In this moment Joel gives Derek the book back, now realizing that he truly cares for his friend. Joel quotes the book, "I Too" by Langston Hughes and they end with preparing for a protest together, like the brothers that they know they are and have always been.
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