An incredibly informative look at the underlying caste system of the US, and how it's not only shaped our entire society from its inception but also its relation to the outside world.

The key differences between the YA adapted version and the normal text:
- Some of the chapters focusing on the author's experiences leading up to the book have been excluded.
- Some of the more detailed and visceral examples of violence against black/brown bodies have been excluded. Though there are still examples, there are far fewer.
- Some word changes to make the text more accessible to a wider range of teen audiences