King and the Dragonflies

King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
 
In a small Louisiana town, King is grieving the loss of his older brother and clinging to the belief that Khalid has become a dragonfly. As grief reshapes his family and silence settles in, King struggles with questions of identity, friendship, and truth.
 
When his former best friend Sandy goes missing, the two boys reconnect on a journey through the bayou that forces King to face love, loss, and who he really is. Tender, lyrical, and emotionally powerful, this award-winning novel is a moving exploration of grief, courage, and becoming yourself.