This month we read The Lions of Little Rock.
The Lions of Little Rock takes place during the time of segregation in the South during the 1950s. The Little Rock Nine were trying to be integrated into the school system, but not everyone was convinced that this was the best choice. The main character, Marlee is a bright, but quiet girl who makes friends with a loud fun-loving girl named Liz. The friendship clicks until Liz disappears from school one day. Marlee is shocked to find out that Liz was "passing" for white. The girls work to try to maintain their friendship while getting threats and backlash from others, and facing challenges of having different skin colors.
The Lions of Little Rock is a very good book because it has very good messages and a good plot. It really captures what it might have been like to live in that time. I would definitely recommend this for middle grade up to teenager (and obviously adult.) For book club we had a bagel bar, cheesecake, cobbler and crackers. It was a fun discussion and it's safe to say that this was my favorite book that we've read this year.
