Books like Sometimes my mommy gets angry by Bebe Moore Campbell
A little girl named Mia discovers coping skills while her mother, who suffers from mental illness, disrupts her daily routine. With the help of her grandmother, neighbors, and school friends, Mia learns how to navigate the challenges of a mother with a mental health issue in her African American community. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and resilience in the face of adversity.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Bebe Moore Campbell
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