American Ace

In this eloquent first novel in verse by renowned poet Marilyn Nelson, a boy embraces his newfound genealogy and his surprising connection to American history.

“A quietly powerful story about race, ignorance, and identity from a poetry master.”-Bustle

“Stunning.”-Shelf Awareness

“A gorgeous story that stays with you long after you finish.”-BuzzFeed

Connor's grandmother leaves his dad a letter when she dies, and the letter's confession shakes their tight-knit Italian American family: The man who...