In the fall of 1963, the United States is at a moral and political crossroads. So is Fiona. To escape Fiona's alcoholic and abusive father, her mother has temporarily moved the family into Aunt Maggie's cramped apartment. Meanwhile, Fiona's friendship with Yolanda is causing tension at home and in school because Fiona is white and Yolanda is black. Now Fiona must decide what is truly important to her and then discover within herself the strength to stand up and fight for it.
Your pre-teen and teen readers won't be able to get enough of these selections. The 12 books here are a bit longer than our B category titles, with more challenging storylines and a wealth of thought-provoking nonfiction.