About the Author

Hugh "H.D." Hunter is a storyteller, teaching artist, and community organizer from Atlanta. He's also the winner of several indie book awards for multicultural fiction. Hugh is committed to stories about Black kids and their many expansive worlds. He loves vegan snacks, basketball, and stories that make you cry-but make you smile afterward. Check out Hugh's work at thesoutherndistrict.com and follow him at @hd_tsd.

Reviews

"Hold on tight, Futureland will be the ride of your life . . . and maybe the last!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Futureland sits at the intersection of thrills, mystery, cool sci-fi, and heart. If you’re like me, and these are all of your favorite things, you need a ticket to this stunning attraction ASAP!” —Lamar Giles, author of The Legendary Alston Boys Adventures

"The sci-fi, Afro-futurist adventure you’ve been looking for . . . Funny, heartbreaking, and thrilling all at once!" —Mark Oshiro, author of The Insiders

"Hunter’s debut foregrounds futuristic tech and themes about the value of charting one’s own path, creating an exhilarating mystery." —Publishers Weekly

"An exciting new series that will grab readers with its futuristic setting, diverse characters, and brisk plotting." —School Library Journal

"A thought-provoking middle-grade sci-fi story with an adventurous pace." —Booklist