One-on-One with Chrystal Giles

Not An Easy Win (ages 10 and up.) Twelve-year-old Lawrence is new to chess. Can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? A powerful middle grade novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don’t make the rules.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CHRYSTAL GILES is a champion for diversity and representation in children’s literature. Her debut middle grade novel, Take Back the Block, received a “starred review” from the School Library Journal and won the International Reading Association’s Social Justice Literature Award. Not An Easy Win was named an American Library Association Notable Children's Book. Chrystal lives outside of Charlotte, with her husband and son. LEARN MORE

ABOUT THE HOST

MEGAN MAYO, an enthusiastic reader from an early age, brings 27 years of experience to her role as an educator. She has worked with students across a wide age range, from 11-year-olds to adults. Currently in her first year as a Middle School Media Specialist with Guilford County Schools, Megan is deeply passionate about championing diverse authors and their stories.