"Time's Memory" by Julius Lester explores the profound themes of history, identity, and the passage of time through the eyes of its protagonist, a young African American boy named Tinashe. Set against the backdrop of both contemporary and historical events, the narrative delves into Tinashe's personal journey as he uncovers the stories of his ancestors and grapples with the complexities of his cultural heritage. As he navigates the challenges of growing up in a racially divided society, Tinashe learns to honor the memories and struggles of those who came before him, ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of himself and his place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .

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

There are 299 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 2007 by Thorndike Press .

JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com