One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

She recently served on the National Book Award Committee for Young People's Literature and is on faculty at Vermont College MFA Writing for Children and Young People. Known for their realistic portrayal of teens of color, Williams-Garcia's works have been recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award Committee, PEN Norma Klein, American Library Association, and Parents' Choice, among others. They hunger for stories that engage them and reflect their images and experiences.'Īuthor of four award winning novels, Rita Williams-Garcia continues to break new ground in young people's literature. Writing stories for young people is my passion and my mission. In the midst of real events, I daydreamed and wrote stories. 'I learned to read early, and was aware of events going on as I grew up in the 60s. Even now, my daughters call me 'Pokey Mom', because I slow poke around when they want to go-go-go. I like to believe I was dreaming up a good story and wouldn’t budge until I was finished. Although I was her last child, I took my time making my appearance. My mother, Miss Essie, named me 'NoMo' immediately after my birth. They hunger for stories that engage them and reflect their images and experiences.' Author of four award winning novels, Rita Williams-Garcia continues to 'I was born in Queens, N.Y, on April 13, 1957. This is a children’s book that’s perfect for adults. 'I learned to read early, and was aware of events going on as I grew up in the 60s. One Crazy Summer recaptures the excitement and the changes of the 1960s, while also exploring the resilience of children in a less than perfect world crafted by adults.

'I was born in Queens, N.Y, on April 13, 1957.

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia