What happens when someone bets you $20 to yell out a slur during a special assembly? For Dayton it means serving a 3 day in-school suspension and earning a reputation as a troublemaker with something against gays. According to Dayton, the whole thing was a mistake, a momentary lapse in judgement he wishes he could take back.
For Farshid the incident in the assembly seemed personal. Now he thinks he is hearing that word directed at him throughout the school - in the hall, in the classrooms, and on the playing field. Farshid isn't even sure if he is gay, but every time he hears the word, he believes it reflects on him.
As the school year continues, Dayton and Farshid try to get passed the incident, but they are constantly thrust together in partner projects, in the hallway, and seating arrangements in class. Dayton would like to move on, but he feels Farshid's dislike no matter what he does.
In ONE WORD, SIX LETTERS author Adib Khorram presents both sides in a situation all too common in schools today. Using this book in the classroom is sure to spark some excellent discussion.
