
This historical novel, set in 1963, follows thirteen-year-old Fiona after she runs away from home. She reconnects with Yolanda, a former classmate, in an all-black neighborhood in the Bronx. Their interracial friendship provides Fiona with much-needed comfort and a sense of belonging, but also ignites controversy within the community, reflecting the racial tensions of the Civil Rights era. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and social justice through Fiona's eyes, offering a poignant look at a pivotal moment in American history.
In 1963, when thirteen-year-old Fiona runs away from home and ends up reunited with her former classmate Yolanda in an all-black neighborhood of the Bronx, their interracial friendship gives rise to both comfort and controversy.