"Ayo told his mother all about the cultures, celebrations, and places he'd visited...He told her how...

Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, one crazy summer is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls in search of the mother who abandoned them - an unforgettable story told by a distinguished author of books for children and teens, Rita Williams-Garcia.

A collection of 24 African-American folktales including those featuring animals, fairy tales, the...