The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963Recommendations
About the book
Experience the journey of the Weird Watsons, a middle-class black family from Flint, Michigan, as narrated by 9-year-old Kenny. Follow their trip South to Birmingham where they hope Grandma can straighten out troublemaker Byron. But, they never could have anticipated being in Birmingham during the church bombing. This middle-grade novel is a must-read for those looking for an engaging coming-of-age story that tackles important social issues.
