The Bee Creek Blues & Meridian: American Chapters

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The American Chapters series presents short stories in vivid and easy-to-read 500-word chapters, perfect for English language learners internationally, and adult literacy learners in countries where English is commonly used.The Bee Creek Blues/MeridianWe are in Meridian, Texas, a real place, in the heart of ranchlands, hills, and wild country. Meridian is a small town with a diverse people who have come through hard times, and who work hard to preserve the community they love.In The Bee Creek Blues, we follow the adventures of a young African-American worker during the 1930s Great Depression as he faces challenges with both work and relationships. Meridian is set in the present day, and explores the day-to-day life of small town seen through the eyes of a newspaper reporter.