Minnicks, Jamila

Fans of historical fiction will find much to love in this book, which offers a different perspective on desegregation at the dawn of the civil rights era.

An outstanding writer, Minnicks excels at capturing the atmosphere and issues of a specific locale at a particular time, the Deep South at the dawn of the civil rights era. This highly recommended title is an excellent choice for book discussion groups and would make a great movie.