First published 1984
Sarah watches as protesters gather outside the courthouse, their signs demanding justice. She knows this moment will change everything. As a black teenager in the 1960s South, Sarah has lived with segregation her entire life. When her older brother joins the civil rights movement, Sarah must decide whether to follow him into danger. She faces hostile crowds, police dogs, and the constant threat of violence. Her family fears for her safety, but Sarah cannot ignore the call for change. She joins sit-ins at lunch counters and marches through hostile streets. Each act of defiance brings consequences. Sarah loses friends, faces arrest, and watches her community divide. Yet she also discovers her own courage and the power of standing together. The movement demands everything from her, but Sarah learns that some fights are worth the cost.
Genres: civil-war, 20th-century, activism, african-american-historical-fiction, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: South, Courthouse
Period: 1960s
209 pages · Hardcover · Twayne Publishers
Content warnings: racism, violence