![]() But words spoken cannot be taken back and once Georgie knows the truth, she may even find a way to right past wrongs and help Aunt Vie and Markie out after all. ![]() But as Georgie and Markie's histories begin to entwine, Georgie becomes more desperate to find the truth. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what's right - now in paperback Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle of small town USA-aka Bogalusa, Louisiana-where Mama. ![]() When she finally gets permission to leave on her own, Georgie makes friends with Markie-a foster kid who'd been under Aunt Elvie's care-who has a limb difference and a huge attitude. Then Markie asks Georgie to help her find her mom, and suddenly summer has a real purpose. The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what's right - now in paperback! Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle of small town USA-aka Bogalusa, Louisiana-where Mama grew up and Great Aunt Vie needs constant care. Georgie wants to help out at the once famous family diner that served celebrities like the Jackson 5 and the Supremes, but everyone is too busy to show her the ropes and Mama is treating her like a baby, not letting her leave her sight. A former assistant professor of creative writing, she also enjoys working with elementary and high school students through various organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club and city. She was first published by Disney Books and is currently with Little, Brown for Young Readers. ![]() The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood is the author of two middle-grade novels. ![]()
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