Books like Glory be by Augusta Scattergood
During the summer of 1964, twelve‑year‑old Glory resides in the Mississippi town of Hanging Moss. When local leaders choose to close the town’s public pool rather than integrate it, the community’s racial tensions rise, putting Glory’s childhood—and her hopes—into sharp focus.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Augusta Scattergood
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