"Sparrow" by Sherri L. Smith is a poignant coming-of-age story set in the segregated South during the 1940s. The narrative follows a young girl named Sparrow, who grapples with her identity and the harsh realities of racial discrimination. As she navigates her family's struggles and her own dreams, Sparrow finds solace in her passion for music and the connections she forms with her friends and community. Through themes of resilience, hope, and self-discovery, the story explores the impact of societal challenges on personal growth while highlighting the power of art and friendship in overcoming adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Laurel-Leaf Books .

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

There are 184 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 2008 by Delacorte Press .

Sherri L. Smith (www. sherrilsmith. com ) is the author of several novels for young adults, including the critically acclaimed Flygirl and Orleans . She lives in Los Angeles, California. Follow her on Twitter: @Sherri_L_Smith