Write a letter – Write a letter to Lorelle telling her all about the Founders’ Day Assembly. The struggles to fit in while still maintaining who you are is a main theme in the story. Dee and her family move to a mostly white town in Connecticut. Setting – The setting is very important in this book. These are all themes that young people struggle with. Theme – Fitting in, change, friendship, belonging, prejudice. She writes from an insider’s perspective.Ĭharacter – The characters were likable, but I do tend to agree with the School Library Journal’s review that they were a “bit too ideal.” This book is based partly on Andrea’s experiences growing up in Connecticut. The Civil Rights Movement played a large role in her childhood and its influence is visible in many of her books. As a result, Pinkney was exposed to the movement at a young age and was even involved in the annual conference of the National Urban League during many of her summer vacations. a solid, believable tale.”–The New York Times.Īuthor’s Perspective: (from: Voices from the Gaps)Īndrea Davis Pinkney was born on Septemin Washington, D.C., the daughter of parents deeply involved in the civil rights movement. Will she fit in better if she acts white? “The subtle challenges that confront an African-American family as it integrates a community. Synopsis (from Dee Willis is uncomfortable as the only black student in her suburban middle school. publisher and date: Morrow Junior Books, 1995.Hold Fast to Dreamsby Andrea Davis Pinkney
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