A Friendship for Today

A Friendship for Today

by

Patricia McKissack

This story takes place in the mid-1950's when schools become segregated.  The story is based on Mrs. McKissack's own experience as the only black student in her sixth grade class.  The book, written from Rosemary's point of view shows up happens when changes take place.  She is not only going to a new school, but friendships begin to change, illnesses happen, and then there is also the division of her family.  Walk through the school year as Rosemary experiences so many changes.

By the way, did you know that Patricia Mckissack and her husband are Missouri author's.  The live in St. Louis.

Is It Night or Day? by Fern Shumer Chapman

Need a good historical fiction book?  This is one of the best that I have read in a long time (It made the Top 10 Historical Fiction for Teens list by Booklist) . The story starts in Germany in 1938.  Children are being sent to safety by their parents.  Many of these children do not know why.  This is the story of a separation of a young girl (age 12) and her family.  This is the beginning of the end, the Holocaust.  Edith's parents were able to collect enough money and find a sponsor to take their daughter in America.  This is her story of the travels, the people she meets on they way, and dealing with the world around her.  Although this is a historical fiction, it is based on the story of the author's mother.  I think kids will find this book just as moving as the story of Anne Frank.

For more information on the author and book:
http://www.fernschumerchapman.com/