Knucklehead, a YA poetry collection, is written as a series of letters to Black boys and men, especially the gay and queer ones, that is full of black-and-white illustrations and unforgettable poetry that will heal, provoke, and inspire.
FEB. 25, 2025
Tony’s debut young adult memoir in verse traces his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry.
Utilizing art, spoken word and Hip Hop Pedagogy as as a vehicle, Toby S. Jenkins, Crystal Leigh Endsley, Marla Jaksch, and “Tony” Keith Jr. drop serious knowledge about how to engage students and provide platforms for student voice and collaboration on college and university campuses.
