AWARDS: Newberry Honor Book, Scott Odell Award winner, Coretta Scott-King Award winner
GENRE: Historical Fiction READING LEVEL: Grades 3-5
BRIEF OVERVIEW:
This book describes the struggles of
three sisters, a city, and a nation plagued but trying to overcome racism and
injustice. It tells of the rise of the Black Panthers organization.
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY:
Students will research and write a one
page paper on social injustice.
REVIEWER’S NAME &
AFFILIATION: Lashundra Coad, VSU