UPDATE: Via Random.org, the winner of the ARC is Melissa Guerrette! Congratulations, Melissa~ please email me your preferred mailing address. You can also get in touch w/ me via Twitter. My handle is JS_Lawson.
My Review (5 out of 5 stars on Goodreads):
This is the powerful story of
Rose Lee Carter and her journey to find strength and purpose in a Jim
Crow South on the verge of changes, set against fourteen-year-old Emmett Till's
murder and trial (among other tragic, bigoted crimes). Vividly drawn characters
and scene-setting will put readers right there with Rose, bursting with anger
and sadness about the injustices she witnesses and endures, and struggling to
make a decision about whether to seek a destiny outside of Mississippi, or to stay
and be part of an important movement.
This book has it all from the first page~ setting, voice, character, heart, senses. Linda Williams Jackson's debut is just what Sharon G. Flake said in the blurb on the back of the ARC I read: "... an unflinching bird's eye view of 1955 Mississippi. A magnificent piece of writing!"
This book has it all from the first page~ setting, voice, character, heart, senses. Linda Williams Jackson's debut is just what Sharon G. Flake said in the blurb on the back of the ARC I read: "... an unflinching bird's eye view of 1955 Mississippi. A magnificent piece of writing!"
Okay, folks! Just leave a comment to be entered to win my advanced copy of MIDNIGHT WITHOUT A MOON! I'll choose a winner on Friday, March 11.
UPDATE: Via Random.org, the winner of the ARC is Melissa Guerrette! Congratulations, Melissa~ please email me your preferred mailing address. You can also get in touch w/ me via Twitter. My handle is JS_Lawson.
As always, happy reading!
Wow! This sounds fantastic, and I love anything to do with the south and race relations. Thanks for sharing. :)
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DeleteAwesome! I have been looking forward to this book for a while so I would love an opportunity to have a sneak peek. Congratulations Linda!
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DeleteSounds like an awesome book. That's sweet of you to pass it on. I'll let someone else win who is more ready to read this now.
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DeleteI am so in love with this cover. And the book sounds like it deserves it! :)
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DeleteI can't wait to read this. And what a glowing review! Sounds like a powerful story.
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DeleteJess, thank you SO MUCH for reading and reviewing my book. And thank you for your YEARS of generosity toward the kidlit community in general. Yours was one of the first blogs where I found out about pitch contests...in 2012...and won! So, yes, you've been giving back for YEARS. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for the wonderful book!
DeleteOh, this looks like a book I would LOVE to read. And so would my 11-year-old! Linda, well done! I'll mark this on Goodreads for sure. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering!
DeleteThe story sounds intriguing so I would love to win and read this one.Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous you won this! This book looks AMAZING! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fab~ thanks for the comment!
DeleteIt sounds amazing! (and the cover is wonderfully compelling. I don't have an account. You could notify me through twitter if I win? @invisiblejami
ReplyDeleteIsn't that cover great! Yep, if you win, I'll get in touch via Twitter!
DeleteIntrigued. Would love to read and share. Thanks for spreading the word.
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DeleteSounds great! Would love to win a copy.
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DeletePlease take me on an adventure to the South…away from cold and frosty New England. There is nothing like a good read and new friends like Rose Lee Carter.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win! Sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling review, Jess! I've been enraptured by Linda's story ever since I first heard of it. 1955 Mississippi. The heart and soul of Rose Lee Carter! Thank you for the lovely chance!
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DeleteThis books sounds fascinating. I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering!
DeleteOh my goodness, I want to read this book so badly! This story definitely does sound like it has it all. Can't wait to read (even if I have to wait until January)!
ReplyDeleteI read that great interview on Caroline's blog too. Generous of you to continue to share the arc. I'd love to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Joanne!
DeleteThank you for the chance! Is this a middle grade book? My kids are adopted and I'm always looking for great books to inspire them. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's considered middle grade, but I think it would be great for high school age as well!
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