# Revolution in Our Time

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2021 book by Kekla Magoon

Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People Author Kekla Magoon Language English Genre Nonfiction Published November 23, 2021 Publisher Candlewick Press

***Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People*** is a nonfiction book about the [Black Panther Party](/source/Black_Panther_Party), written by [Kekla Magoon](/source/Kekla_Magoon) and published November 23, 2021 by [Candlewick Press](/source/Candlewick_Press). In 2021, the book was a finalist for the [National Book Award for Young People's Literature](/source/National_Book_Award_for_Young_People's_Literature).[1][2][3]

## Reception

*Revolution in Our Time* is a [Junior Library Guild](/source/Junior_Library_Guild) book.[4]

The book received starred reviews from *[Booklist](/source/Booklist),*[5] *[Horn Book](/source/The_Horn_Book_Magazine)*,[6]*[Kirkus Reviews](/source/Kirkus_Reviews)*,[3] *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)*,[7] and *[School Library Journal](/source/School_Library_Journal).*[8]

*Kirkus Reviews* referred to the book as a "highly readable and not-to-be-missed story of America’s history and current reality"[3] *Publishers Weekly* called it a "detailed, accessible text" that "presents an incisive, in-depth study of the Black Panther Party."[7] *Booklist* wrote, "This rounded accounting of a pivotal but often-overlooked time in U.S. history should be widely read."[5] *The Horn Book* similarly wrote that "this compelling work would be invaluable for both individual and classroom reading,"[6] and *Shelf Awareness* said it is "a must-have for American history units that will spend more time in readers' hands than on the shelves."[8]

*Horn Book,*[9] *Kirkus Reviews,[3]* and *Publishers Weekly*[10] named *Revolution in Our Time* one of the best young adult books of 2021.

The audiobook, narrated by Tyla Collier, received a positive review from *[Lit Hub](/source/Literary_Hub).*[11]

Awards for Revolution in Our Time Year Award Result Ref. 2021 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature Finalist [12] National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist [3][13][14] 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor [3][4][15] Michael L. Printz Award Honor [4][16][17][18] ALSC Notable Children's Books Selection [19][20] Walter Dean Myers Award for Teen Finalist [21][22]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["National Book Awards 2021"](https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-prizes/national-book-awards-2021/). *National Book Foundation*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Seethaler, Robert (2021-09-16). ["National Book Award Longlists: Young People's Literature, Translated Literature"](https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=4072). *[Shelf Awareness](/source/Shelf_Awareness)*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-:0_3-5) ["Revolution in Our Time"](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kekla-magoon/revolution-in-our-time/). *Kirkus Reviews*. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2022-01-20.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_4-2) ["Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon"](https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/book/landing/detailedview?itemcode=9781536214185J&name=Revolution_in_Our_Time). *[Junior Library Guild](/source/Junior_Library_Guild)*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_5-1) Smith, Julia (2021-09-01). ["Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People"](https://www.booklistonline.com/Revolution-in-Our-Time-The-Black-Panther-Party-s-Promise-to-the-People-/pid=9748788). *[Booklist](/source/Booklist)*. Retrieved 2022-01-20.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:3_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:3_6-1) Njoku, Eboni (2021-11-24). ["Review of Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon"](https://www.hbook.com/story/review-of-revolution-in-our-time-the-black-panther-partys-promise-to-the-people). *[The Horn Book](/source/The_Horn_Book)*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:4_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:4_7-1) ["Children's Book Review: Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People by Kekla Magoon. Candlewick, $24.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-5362-1418-5"](https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-5362-1418-5). *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:5_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:5_8-1) ["Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People"](https://www.slj.com/?reviewDetail=revolution-in-our-time-the-black-panther-partys-promise-to-the-people). *School Library Journal*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Fanfare 2021 Annotations"](https://www.hbook.com/story/fanfare-2021-annotations). *The Horn Book*. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Best Books 2021"](https://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/2021/young-adult). *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Behind the Mic (2022-01-07). ["Revolution in Our Time by Kekla Magoon, Read by Tyla Collier"](https://lithub.com/revolution-in-our-time-by-kekla-magoon-read-by-tyla-collier/). *Literary Hub*. Retrieved 2022-01-21.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Schaub, Michael (2022-02-23). ["Finalists for 'LA Times' Book Prizes Are Revealed"](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/finalists-for-la-times-book-prizes-are-revealed/). *Kirkus Reviews*. Retrieved 2022-03-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["National Book Awards 2021"](https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-prizes/national-book-awards-2021/). *National Book Foundation*. Retrieved 2022-01-24.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Roback, Diane (2021-10-05). ["Finalists for 2021 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced"](https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/87538-finalists-for-2021-nba-in-young-people-s-literature-announced.html). *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART)"](https://www.ala.org/rt/cskbart). *[American Library Association](/source/American_Library_Association)*. 2006-10-30. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Communications and Marketing Office (2022-01-24). ["American Library Association announces 2022 Youth Media Award winners"](https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/01/american-library-association-announces-2022-youth-media-award-winners). *[American Library Association](/source/American_Library_Association)*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Communications and Marketing Office (2022-01-24). ["Firekeeper's Daughter Wins 2022 Printz Award"](https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/01/firekeeper-s-daughter-wins-2022-printz-award). *[American Library Association](/source/American_Library_Association)*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Roback, Diane; Kantor, Emma (2022-01-24). ["Barba Higuera, Chin, Boulley Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards"](https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/88358-barba-higuera-chin-boulley-win-newbery-caldecott-printz-awards.html). *[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)*. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Notable Children's Books - 2022"](https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb). *[Association for Library Service to Children](/source/Association_for_Library_Service_to_Children) (ALSC)*. 1999-11-30. Retrieved 2023-01-26.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Notable Children's Books: 2022"](https://www.booklistonline.com/Notable-Children-s-Books/pid=9760612). *[Booklist](/source/Booklist)*. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-01-25.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["2022 Walter Dean Myers Award Winners Announced"](https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=2022-walter-dean-myers-award-winners-announced). *[School Library Journal](/source/School_Library_Journal)*. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Schaub, Michael (2022-01-20). ["Walter Dean Myers Award Winners Are Revealed"](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/walter-dean-myers-award-winners-are-revealed/). *Kirkus Reviews*. Retrieved 2022-01-20.

## External links

- [Official website](https://revolutioninourtime.com)

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