Coconut
A Black girl fostered by a white family in the 1960s and her search for belonging and identity
Florence Ọlájídé
The book narrates the personal journey of a young black girl growing up in a predominantly white environment during the 1960s, grappling with issues of race, identity, and belonging as she navigates the complexities of her foster family dynamics and societal expectations. It explores her emotional struggles and the challenges she faces in her quest to understand her place in a world marked by racial tensions and cultural differences.
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