This historical novel tells the story of a young Black girl named June who experiences the joy and confusion of Juneteenth in 1865 Texas.
Author
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
6 books in the catalog
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson has 6 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, realistic fiction and coming of age. The titles we've reviewed span 1993 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Three children from different backgrounds find themselves on a journey together, facing challenges and discovering their shared humanity.
A young girl named Maya visits her grandmother, who is a quilter, and learns about her family history through the stories in the quilts.
This novel follows a young Black girl named Lena as she navigates adolescence, family, and her identity in the 1960s.
A young enslaved girl named Eliza escapes to freedom with the help of abolitionists.
Raymond is a young boy who loves to race and compete, often finding himself in humorous and energetic situations.
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