During Black History Month, we read Mississippi Bridge,a novel that gives great insight into Mississippi rural life during the Great Depression, segregation, racism, and morals.  A quick summary comes from teacherlink.edu: “A young white boy in the rural south circa 1931, grapples with racial issues. He observes racial discrimination against blacks when they are forced [...]

Now that we have finished reading Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan, let’s talk about our impressions, feelings, and take-aways from this fabulous book. When I first read this novel three summers ago, I could not put it down. It is amazing in so many ways.  I appreciate Gloria Whelan’s dedication to learning about a place [...]