CHILDREN'S

GLORY BE

by Augusta Scattergood

Though occasionally heavy-handed, this debut offers a vivid glimpse of the 1960s South through the eyes of a spirited girl... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WE'VE GOT A JOB

by Cynthia Y. Levinson

Levinson builds her dramatic account around the experiences of four young arrestees—including a 9-year-old, two teenage... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FIRE IN THE STREETS

by Kekla Magoon

A well-written, compelling trip to a past not often portrayed in children's literature. Full review >

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