This novel tells the story of a young Black girl and her experiences with family and community.
Author
Joyce Carol Thomas
6 books in the catalog
Joyce Carol Thomas has 6 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, coming-of-age and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 1982 to 2007.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 12–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
In 1850s America, a young Black girl named Sarah dreams of freedom and a better life, eventually finding her way to a new land.
Set in the Jim Crow South, this story follows a young Black girl named Sarah. She navigates prejudice and finds her voice through music.
A young girl's journey from the South to the North during the Great Migration is depicted.
Set in rural America, this story follows a young Black girl's experiences and dreams in her community.
A young Black girl named Keisha in rural Georgia discovers her family's history and her own inner strength through storytelling and community.
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