1959 book thulani davis

In this resonant debut novel, 1959 is the year that willie tarrant, a black girl in virginia, turns 12, and the year that civil rights activism shatters the false peace in her town. On the surface, 1959 recounts the rite of passage of katherine willie tarrant. Her father and other adults in the town are worried about integration how it will affect their childrens safety and. Buy 1959 92 edition 97808028316 by thulani davis for up to 90% off at. Titled 1959, the book is the story of what happens when the concept of desegregation descends that year on turner, a fictional virginia town. Its the summer of 1959 and willie tarrant of turner, virginia, is twelve. In a time of powerful change, this view of my country gave me a perspective i needed. Thulani davis is an interdisciplinary scholar and writer working in several genres. The novel opens with the razing of turner, virginia. Thulani davis s 1959 is a powerful, poignant comingofage novel that captures. Though fictional, the places named in this book could not be more real. Buy 1959 by davis, thulani from amazons fiction books store. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.

For 12yearold katherine willie tarrant, the captivating heroine of thulani daviss new novel, 1959 is a year of momentous change, a year. She is currently at work on a book entitled, fugitive freedoms. A novel by thulani davis from amazons fiction books store. Civil rights activism, coming to this small town in the. Thulani daviss 1959 is a powerful, poignant comingofage novel that captures a dramatic moment in american history as clearly as a photograph. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Thulani davis s 1959 is a powerful, poignant comingofage novel that captures a dramatic moment in american history as clearly as a. Civil rights activism, coming to this small town in the form of sitins, boycotts and v. A novel by thulani davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.