Warren chronicles what is possible when educators commit themselves to ensuring boys of color are prepared to succeed in high school and college. This book significantly advances what we know about urban schooling and Black male educational achievement. — Shaun R. Harper, Clifford and Betty Allen Professor, University of Southern California Rossier School of Education

Grounded in theory but committed to practice, this book helps us to better understand the institutions, resources, and practices that facilitate achievement against the backdrop of structural inequality. — Marc Lamont Hill, Steve Charles Professor of Media, Cities, and Solutions, Temple University

Warren shares the experiences of aspirational young men at the intersections of racial profiling and social unrest with rich counterstories of persistence, accomplishment, and triumph over adversity. — Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, professor of higher education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Warren illuminates much of what is working and what can work with Black boys. All school leaders and practitioners concerned about one of our most vulnerable populations should read this book. — Tyrone C. Howard, professor and associate dean, University of California at Los Angeles

Urban Preparation is a must-read for all who are committed to helping urban Black males achieve success in K–12 and postsecondary settings. — James L. Moore III, interim vice provost and chief diversity officer, Education and Human Ecology Distinguished Professor of Urban Education, The Ohio State University

More than anything else, the book gives a better understanding of the academic and cultural strengths of urban minority youth in secondary and postsecondary settings. — Echol Nix, Jr., Reflective Teaching