First published 2022
In the summer of 1964, a close-knit group of children roam the streets of their Brooklyn neighborhood, seeking adventure and finding solace in each other's company. But as the city erupts in the civil rights movement, their carefree days are threatened by the changing social landscape. Together, they must navigate the challenges of growing up and standing up for what they believe in, even as the world they once knew seems to be slipping away. At its core, this is a story about the power of friendship to sustain us through the tumultuous times of our lives.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, coming-of-age
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Brooklyn
Period: 1964
32 pages · Hardcover · Nancy Paulsen Books