One Crazy Summer

Williams-Garcia, R. (2021). One Crazy Summer (Newbery Honor Book; Scott O’Dell Award for

Historical Fiction; Coretta Scott King Award; National Book Award Finalist). Scholastic.

Summary:

One Crazy Summer is a historical story about three sisters named Delphine, Vonetta and Afua Gaither who go to Oakland, California to spend the summer with their mother Cecile Johnson.

Through vivid writing, we witness the protagonist’s evolution as she learns how to cope with tenuous connections with her mother as they lead to a triumphant conclusion. This fictional story exposes the themes of family, divorce, and loneliness. This book is an excellent resource that can be used to encourage children to identify and express their feelings. Additionally

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Coretta Scott King Author Award