Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

"Even Matt's best friend wants to know what's up with the black suit." Matt has worn it everyday since his mom died.  Why....well, he got hired at the local funeral home--his whole life is a mess, so why not.  His father's drinking, they need the money, and he hates to admit it, but he's drawn to the funerals. He goes to every one to see the person that cries the most at the end.  Then he meets Lovey who will teach him how to be tough, which is all he wants.  You can't help but root for Matt and hope he makes it through all the crazy.....

Great book that's on the Lone Star list and the Tayshas list for 2016.

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