Mascot (book)

2023 book

Not to be confused with The Mascot (book).

Mascot

Author| Charles Waters and Traci Sorell
Publisher| Charlesbridge Publishing

Publication date

| September 5, 2023

Mascot is a 2023 children's novel by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell.

## Plot summary

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The novel is set in the fictional town of Rye, Virginia where middle schooler Callie Crossland has recently moved. Callie, who is a Black member of the Cherokee Nation, is dismayed that the middle school's mascot is a racial caricature of an "Indian Brave". After Callie reads out a poem criticizing the mascot, her English teacher Ms. Williams assigns the class a project where they debate the merits of the mascot. The novel follows the alternating perspectives of six students involved in the controversy.

## Reception

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The book was praised by critics for its handling of different perspectives,[1][2][3] and open-ended narrative.[4][5]

## See also

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* Native American mascot controversy

## References

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1. ^ MASCOT | Kirkus Reviews.
2. ^ Movie & TV reviews for parents. "Mascot Book Review | Common Sense Media". www.commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
3. ^ "Mascot by Traci Sorell, Charles Waters". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
4. ^ Sorell, Waters, Charles & Traci. "Mascot". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-10.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
5. ^ Milburn, Rachel (2023-12-25). "Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2024) Featured Review: Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell". The Hub. Retrieved 2025-05-10.