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White Lilacs

Name: White Lilacs
ISBN: 9780152058517

Carolyn Meyer

HarperCollins · Paperback · January 1, 2007

Reading lane: Civil War Era YA

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.

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Why This Clicks

A Community at Stake

A young girl’s fight to protect her home makes a community’s struggle feel immediate and personal.

Come here for

A young perspective on racism and civic power
A close look at the cost of defending home

Expect

A direct, sustained narrative about a threatened Black community
A reader’s guide included

Book Details

Authors: Carolyn Meyer
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: January 1, 2007
Format: Paperback
Theme: Civil War Era YA · Prejudice & Racism
Reading lane: Civil War Era YA

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US Biographies
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Girls & Young Women
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About This Book

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? Includes a reader's guide.