Lucinda (Lou) has just finished 7th grade and is about to turn 13. She and her unmarried mom, a nurse, live with her maternal grandmother because they cannot afford their own place. Lou’s parents were engaged but her father died… Read More ›
Immigrants
Before Now
Atty is the daughter of a Haitian immigrant-turned-policeman and Native American woman who is a nurse or some kind of caregiver. They both work long hours, and she’s left to herself a lot. She is a smart girl and a… Read More ›
Here We Are Now
A 16-year-old girl has been raised by her single Jordanian immigrant mother in Indianapolis. In poking around old papers, she discovers her dad is a famous rock musician. She writes him a few letters asking to meet him. One day… Read More ›
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