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Set in 1853 New Orleans, "Meet Cecile" follows the spirited adventures of a well‑to‑do African‑American girl and her close white friend, Marie‑Grace. Together, they concoct a secret plan to attend a Mardi Gras costume ball, blending the excitement of festivity with the nuanced realities of race relations in a bustling, culturally rich city. Their friendship provides a lens through which young readers can explore themes of identity, inclusion, and the complexities of social dynamics during the ante‑civil war era.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Denise Lewis Patrick
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