Promise

In "Promise," two Black sisters, Ezra and Cinthy, navigate the intricacies of adolescence and the looming Civil Rights Movement in their small New England town of Salt Point. Surrounded by love from their family and community, they face increasing prejudice and fear from their white neighbors as societal tensions rise. As the sisters confront these challenges, they draw on their deep wells of love and resilience, leading them to acts of courage and heroism. This beautifully written novel is a poignant exploration of resistance, hope, and the unconditional bonds of family.