Josephine
No. of pages 246
Published: 2009
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In "Josephine," Beverly Jenkins tells the compelling story of Josephine, a strong and resilient African American woman in the late 19th century. As she navigates the challenges of life and love in a society marked by racism and inequality, she discovers her own strength and determination. Josephine's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment as she defies societal norms and strives for independence. With rich historical detail, Jenkins weaves a narrative that celebrates love, community, and the fight for one's dreams, highlighting the significant contributions of Black women in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Kimani Tru .
This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.
There are 246 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by Harlequin Books .
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