cover image From Miss Ida's Porch

From Miss Ida's Porch

Sandra Belton. Aladdin Paperbacks, $5.99 (40pp) ISBN 978-0-689-81802-8

A group of African American neighbors gather on Miss Ida's front porch to share their recollections of Duke Ellington and Marian Anderson. PW found this ""a memorable and personal introduction to the larger issue of racial segregation."" Ages 7-10. (Jan.)