The year is 1960. Amari Johnson has lived in the same Boston neighborhood for as long as she can remember. She loves spending time with her best friend, Jackie. When her dad gets a new job in the South, Amari's world turns upside down. She encounters racism like never before. After reading about protests and hearing broadcasts of events unfolding in the Civil Rights movement, Amari wants to be a part of a more accepting America. Will Amari make friends in her new town? Will she ever get to help make changes for people like herself? Includes historical background information, websites to visit, author interview, and a writing prompt.
