Exit Tickets

"A powerful, realistic portrayal of life in the American public education system."—Editor's Pick, Publishers Weekly

"A masterful tapestry of strife and resiliency."—Kirkus Reviews

There's never been a school year like the one at P.S. 961...

It's 2007 in New York City, and the well-meaning Mr. J, a newly arrived teacher still mourning the loss of his sister, latches onto a vulnerable student. Kandra, a bright but troubled girl, pushes boundaries to the limit in pursuit of a brazen intimacy with...