Tumbling

Taking place in South Philadelphia across the 1940s and 1950s, Tumbling follows a teenage Black girl navigating family duties, first love, and the shifting social climate of her vibrant, yet challenging, urban neighborhood. As she deals with personal loss and the pressures of a changing world, she must carve out her own identity while balancing loyalty to her community. The novel weaves together the rhythms of city life with moments of hope and hardship, creating a story where sorrow and joy intermingle.