First published 1997
Staggerlee has always felt different, set apart by her family's tragic past and her own emerging desires. This summer, when her cousin Trout comes to stay, Staggerlee gets a glimpse of the possibilities that lie beyond her sheltered life. As she navigates her confused feelings for her friend Hazel and the new perspectives Trout brings, Staggerlee must confront the realities of her mixed-race identity and her growing sense of self.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, african-american, contemporary, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
128 pages · Paperback · Speak