![]() ![]() "Davis captures the often glossed over tenderness of preadolescence, the space between blossoming independence and a lingering desire for the comfort and support of caregivers. ![]() Davis shows us that life isn’t always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street- it means weathering tough conversations-and finding that together a family can pull through anything.Īward-winning author Tanita S. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. Papa Lobo’s long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Madalyn discovers she’s the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though. ![]() Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step. Lightning couldn’t strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain-and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. ![]()
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