The 1974 Coretta Scott King Award

Summary: Thirteen-year-old Benjie is caught in the grip of heroin, convinced he can quit anytime. But with school feeling pointless and home life bleak, he clings to the escape it offers. As those around him—his mother, stepfather, teachers, and friends—struggle to reach him, Benjie yearns for someone to see beyond the label of 'junkie.' Will he find the strength to break free, or will his future remain uncertain? Dive into a gripping tale of addiction and the search for hope.

Summary: Desire Mary Tate feels like the only one who remembers anything in her family. As promises are forgotten, she begins to question her reality. Is she the only one who sees the truth, or is something more sinister at play? Dive into a world where memory and reality blur, and discover what Desire must uncover to find clarity.