Author: annajeanmayhew

When Loraylee finds her vibrant Southern neighborhood under threat, she and other residents search for a way to preserve their beloved community. “Readers drawn to the well-defined characters… will find Brooklyn tugging at their hearts” (Booklist).

“Beautifully written” (New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Brown): When Jubie and her family travel to Florida in the 1950s with their black maid, Mary, an act of violence changes everything. “Thoughtful and complex” (Publishers Weekly), with over 3,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.