Black And White Author:Paul Volponi Marcus and Eddie are best friends. Theyre also stars on the basketball court, where theyre known as Black and White. Race has never been an issue: Marcus is black, Eddie is white, but it doesnt matter. Until they start to pull stickups for extra pocket cash and the gun theyre using goes off. Now Marcus is going to jail... more » and Eddie is going to college, even though Eddie is the one who fired the gun. Told in their two voices, Black and White is the gripping story of two good boys who make a bad mistake. Its also a heart-breaking look at the realities of the urban criminal justice system. Written with passion and uncanny authenticity, this is Paul Volponis debut young adult novel.« less