In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and those who fought hard for civil rights, enjoy this great book by Patricial McKissack.A Friendship for today is a story about Rosemary a smart and strong African American girl who is about to intergrate a formerly all white school.
Upon her entering into the first day of her new school year, she discovers two unfortunate matters.
First, her best friend who was supposed to intergrate with her has been hosptialized with polio and will not be able to start school with her. Second, Grace "the face", daughter of the most prejudiced family in town is in her class.
However, rosemary learns that there is more to Grace that she first thought and the girl is not as cruel as she seems. In fact, Grace may just be the best friend Rosemary can have in a time where she feels so terribly alone.
A story not to be missed.
-Posted by Miss Jessikah
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