Redwood Court (Reese's Book Club)

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A breathtaking debut about an unforgettable Southern Black family, seen through the eyes of its youngest daughter coming of age in the 1990s. Award-winning poet DéLana R. A. Dameron’s novel follows Mika Tabor, the baby of the family, who spends her days in the care of loved ones, absorbing their stories and struggles. On Redwood Court, a cul-de-sac in the all-Black working-class suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, Mika learns vital lessons from her family: her hardworking parents balancing multiple jobs while ensuring family adventures, her older sister who prefers Alanis Morrisette over Motown, and her retired grandparents, children of Jim Crow, who fulfilled their dream of homeownership in the 1960s. The neighbors, too, contribute to the rich tapestry of community, fostering joy and resilience in a society that often seeks to diminish them. With visceral clarity and powerful prose, Dameron captures the pain of invisibility and the transformative power of being seen. This narrative celebrates extraordinary, ordinary people striving to achieve their own American dreams, emphasizing the importance of family, community, and the stories that shape identity.