This book was given to me by a teacher at school who likes reading similar books to me. He thought I might like this one, and he was right!
Me and Banksy is the story of Dominica and her friends in grade 8. Dom and her friends go to a private school where the motto is "Security breeds success". Security now comes in the form of cameras in the classrooms, hallways and all other places students interact. This is concerning to some students, but for others, they don't care. But when unflattering videos taken from these school computers start to appear in on classmates phones, people start to take notice. Dominica is embarrassed by something circulating showing her in an unflattering light, but doesn't know what to do. But she has been reading a book about Banksy, an anonymous graffiti artists, and it is through learning about Banksy that Dominica begins to fight back.
This is a great story that deals with cyberbullying, security and the cost of constant surveillance. It's an easy read that I can see kids enjoying.
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