"Born in Sin" by Evelyn Coleman follows the story of a young girl named Kena who grapples with her identity and heritage in the backdrop of a divided society. Set in the post-Civil War South, Kena’s life is marked by the legacy of slavery and the struggles of African Americans. As she navigates challenges related to race, family, and self-acceptance, she finds strength in her community and learns to embrace her roots. The novel highlights themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for belonging, providing a poignant exploration of the complexities of race and identity in America. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 234 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 2001 by Atheneum Books .

Evelyn Coleman's books include To Be a Drum, White Socks Only, The Riches of Oseola McCarty, a Smithsonian Notable Book and a Carter G. Woodson Honor Book, and Born in Sin. Ms. Coleman lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she received the Atlanta Mayor's fellowship for achievement in children's literature. Visit Evelyn online at evelyncoleman. com.