My Louisiana Sky

Growing up in the small town of Saitter, Louisiana, during the 1950s, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann navigates the tension between her stern but loving grandmother, her parents whose mental challenges shape daily life, and her close friend Jesse. As she moves through adolescence, Tiger Ann grapples with the expectations of her community, the impact of prejudice, and a traumatic event that forces her to confront difficult truths about family and herself. The novel follows her internal struggle and the painful choices she faces while trying to define her own identity in a world marked by hardship and harsh realities.