Mighty inside
(Book)

Melvin Robinson wants a strong voice that lets him say what he wants, when he wants, but the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse. And Melvin's growing awareness that racism is everywhere—not just in the South, but also in his own hometown of Spokane—is making him realize that he can't mutely stand by. His new friend Lenny, a sax-playing Jewish boy, encourages Melvin to take some risks—to invite his crush to Homecoming and even audition for a local TV variety show. When they play music together, Melvin almost feels like he's talking, no words required. But there are times when one needs to speak up. When his moment comes, can Melvin be as mighty on the outside as he actually is on the inside?