Rita Williams-Garcia

1 summaryChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Rita Williams-Garcia is an American author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. She is best recognized for her novel "One Crazy Summer," which explores themes of family and identity against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement. Her work often reflects the experiences of African American characters and has received various accolades.

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Books by Rita Williams-Garcia

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One Crazy Summer
Rita Williams-Garcia
4.0 (30k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
In the summer of 1968, three Brooklyn sisters go to Oakland to live with their estranged poet mother, where they attend a Black Panther summer camp and learn about family, identity, and a changing nation.