Book Information
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 2 September 2025
- Expected Ship Date: 7 October 2025
- Copyright Year: 2025
- ISBN: 9781459418349
- Page Count: 184
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
- Interest ages: 14-18
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Not My Crew
by Carlos Anthony
A drama portraying the lives of two teens caught at different ends of gang life, and a brewing conflict that could end tragically for both.
Carlos Anthony's Not My Crew offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of the life of a Black teen caught between two rival gangs in Toronto’s Rexdale neighbourhood, capturing the pressures, violence, and survival instincts that define his world, and exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the complex realities of growing up in a marginalized community.
About the Author

CARLOS ANTHONY is a filmmaker and author who writes about the experiences that Black men have historically avoided talking about. He has been recognized for his web series, short stories, published essays and short films, which explore the themes of Black adolescence, fatherhood, fidelity, provision and work ethic, healthy relationships, sex and intimacy, and overcoming addiction and abuse. Carlos lives with his wife and children in Windsor, Ontario.
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