I love, love, love Rita Williams-Garcia's books as a rule - they are so real and full of such worthwhile learning. The latest one I read was a step above even her regular wonderfulness, though - it really touched my soul. One Crazy Summer is the story of three little girls sent one summer to get to know the mother who left them. Their mother, as it turns out, who is none too happy to see them, is tangentially involved with the Black Panthers and sends them to a community program run by Black Panthers during the day. The girls discover more than they ever knew they were seeking. The book is a Newberry Honor Book, a National Book Award Finalist and a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award. I keep thinking of other awards it should have won.
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My wealth of books is winding down. I have a few more short book fair acquisitions and then I am down to an unfortunate smattering of old Norman Spinrad novels from used book store jaunts long past - kind of the "emergency" books, unless I find something more engaging, until I decide it is Time to read the special book I have waiting.
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