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Gr 8 Up—Cooper is a straight-laced Black kid whose friend Jason has convinced him to "just be the lookout" while their pack pre-loots a high-end clothing store ahead of a protest riot. In the heat of the moment, Jason orders Cooper to fill a duffle bag with merchandise. When Cooper complies, he is brimming with guilt and shame—not wanting his dad or his crush Monique ("Mo," Jason's younger sister) to know that he used the political rally for illegal financial gain. Nevertheless, he can't resist the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More