Chosen Family & Ghost | The Great American Read
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Chosen Family & Ghost | The Great American Read
Surviving the trauma of domestic violence, Ghost turns his defensive showboating into a real talent when he joins the local track team. Once there, he finds a group of teammates who become like siblings, and a coach who's like a father figure. With the help of bestselling author Jason Reynolds, we learn about the importance of a "chosen family" in Ghost. We also hear directly from a group of students in Brooklyn, NY who speak about how the book affected them, and what deeper messages are hidden inside.