Chrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity in children’s literature. She is also the author of Take Back the Block and Not An Easy Win, which have received multiple starred reviews and made multiple year end and state award lists. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel.

★ "Giles expertly weaves friendship and family storylines into a novel that is ultimately about sexual harassment and grooming behaviors....a perfect pairing with Barbara Dee’s Maybe He Just Likes You." —School Library Journal, starred review★ "Giles approaches a difficult subject with care, utilizing clear, compassionate language....The result is a thoughtful, timely exploration of courage and the power of collective voices." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"This well-balanced coming-of-age story explores a highly charged subject with insight and sensitivity....A compelling story with a smart and courageous protagonist." —Kirkus Reviews"An important book that reads like a breeze, Giles' latest delivers strong Black characters that feel dynamic on the page and in the readers’ hearts. Pair this with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Fighting Words and Claire Swinarski's What Happened to Rachel Riley?." —Booklist"It sets the stage for a discussion on a range of difficult issues, including grooming, sexual harassment, and policing young girls’ bodies, in an accessible way for a younger audience." —The Bulletin"Giles delivers a sensitive and empowering narrative that explores the nuances of boundaries, the courage required to speak difficult truths, and the vital importance of believing young people’s accounts of their experiences." —The Horn Book

Chrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity in children’s literature. She is also the author of Take Back the Block and Not An Easy Win, which have received multiple starred reviews and made multiple year end and state award lists. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel.

★ "Giles expertly weaves friendship and family storylines into a novel that is ultimately about sexual harassment and grooming behaviors....a perfect pairing with Barbara Dee’s Maybe He Just Likes You." —School Library Journal, starred review★ "Giles approaches a difficult subject with care, utilizing clear, compassionate language....The result is a thoughtful, timely exploration of courage and the power of collective voices." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"This well-balanced coming-of-age story explores a highly charged subject with insight and sensitivity....A compelling story with a smart and courageous protagonist." —Kirkus Reviews"An important book that reads like a breeze, Giles' latest delivers strong Black characters that feel dynamic on the page and in the readers’ hearts. Pair this with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Fighting Words and Claire Swinarski's What Happened to Rachel Riley?." —Booklist"It sets the stage for a discussion on a range of difficult issues, including grooming, sexual harassment, and policing young girls’ bodies, in an accessible way for a younger audience." —The Bulletin"Giles delivers a sensitive and empowering narrative that explores the nuances of boundaries, the courage required to speak difficult truths, and the vital importance of believing young people’s accounts of their experiences." —The Horn Book