White Lilacs: A Historical Fiction Story About an African American Community's Courageous Fight to Save Home for Kids (Ages 8-12)

White Lilacs: A Historical Fiction Story About an African American Community's Courageous Fight to Save Home for Kids (Ages 8-12)

<DIV>Young Rose Lee Jefferson is shocked to learn that the white residents of Dillon, Texas, want to raze the city’s black enclave, Freedomtown, and build a park in its place. Rose Lee and the other residents of Freedomtown cannot bear the thought of losing their homes. But fighting the city’s plans could be costly—or even life threatening. Will the families of Freedomtown be able to save their thriving community?</DIV><DIV>     </DIV><DIV><I><B>Includes a reader's guide.</B><BR></DIV></I>