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In "Speed of Light," Sybil Rosen portrays the life of an eleven‑year‑old Jewish girl living in the rural South during the 1950s. As she navigates everyday school and neighborhood interactions, she confronts the pervasive antisemitism and racism that shape her community. Through her eyes, readers witness the challenges of prejudice and the resilience of a young girl striving to find her place amid division.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sybil Rosen
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