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Name: My Louisiana sky
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)
Author: Kimberly Willis Holt

📘 My Louisiana sky by Kimberly Willis Holt

Set in the small town of Saitter, Louisiana during the 1950s, "My Louisiana Sky" follows twelve‑year‑old Tiger Ann as she learns to balance respect for her stern yet loving grandmother with the love she shares for her parents, who are grappling with intellectual disabilities. As Tiger Ann faces the everyday complexities of growing up, the bond she forms with her neighbor Jesse provides both companionship and a fresh perspective on acceptance and resilience. Through gentle yet truthful storytelling, the novel illuminates the importance of friendship, family, and community in shaping identity.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Kimberly Willis Holt

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