Stella by Starlight

This award-winning book is a compelling and realistic tale of an African-American community in 1932 North Carolina that is plagued by the depression, resurgence of the KKK, racism, and discrimination. Ten-year-old Stella struggles with the injustices and fear faced by the tight-knit community and also with academic challenges at school and her dreams of being a good writer. Suitable for class read-aloud, literature circles, and independent reading, the thought-provoking plot will foster critical thinking and discussion of the history of racism towards African-Americans, and personal and community resiliency and strength in overcoming adversity.