But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape-and an unexpected bridge back to the world.ĭavid Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge-of adolescence, of grief, of violence-and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. His path isn’t clear-and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there.
Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. ** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING–JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! ** It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." - The New York TimesĪ boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. It’s not just a narrative it’s an experience. Moore is represented by Writers House and WME."The right story at the right time. Jordan is represented by WME and Bloom Hergott. Moore is the former communications coordinator for Harlem Children’s Zone, and The Stars Beneath Our Feet is his debut novel.
Jordan is also expected to reprise in a sequel to Creed that will be directed by Sylvester Stallone.
The move toward the directing chair comes at a particularly prolific time for Jordan as an actor: He recently wrapped HBO’s adaptation of the cautionary Ray Bradbury classic Fahrenheit 451 alongside Michael Shannon, as well as the Coogler-directed Black Panther for Marvel, opposite Chadwick Boseman. It doesn’t seem that long ago when Jordan grew up in the business in The Wire and Friday Night Lights, before establishing himself as an adult in the Ryan Coogler-directed Fruitvale Station. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some very smart and talented directors and it inspired me to take on this new challenge.” “ The Stars Beneath Our Feet tells a story that really spoke to me, and I’m looking forward to jumping behind the camera. “Directing has been an area I’ve wanted to explore for some time now,” said Jordan.
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