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P.S. Be Eleven

By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Things are changing in the Gaither household. After soaking up a "power to the people" mind-set over the summer, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return to Brooklyn with a newfound streak of independence. Pa has a girlfriend. Uncle Darnell is home from Vietnam, but he's not the same. And a new singing group called the Jackson Five has the girls seeing stars.

But the one thing that doesn't change? Big Ma still expects Delphine to keep everything together. That's even harder now that her sisters refuse to be bossed around, and now that Pa's girlfriend voices her own opinions about things. Through letters, Delphine confides in her mother, who reminds her not to grow up too fast. To be eleven while she can.

An outstanding successor to the Newbery Honor Book One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven stands on its own as a moving, funny story of three sisters growing up amid the radical change of the 1960s, beautifully written by the inimitable Rita Williams-Garcia.

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I love Delphine, her family and friends. They are fun and familiar and I find myself rooting for (most) of them.

Interesting Story with Courageous Young Protagonist

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Excellent sequel to "One Crazy Summer"! My 6th graders enjoyed in-depth discussions about this text. A fast read!

Excellent sequel to One Crazy Summer!

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I like how the mom liked her kids. The pa had a girlfriend and got married. It took a while for them to get together with Dalphane and Pa's wife.

One of the best books I've ever read.

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I love these girls, it’s like I’m growing up with them. Can wait to read the 3rd series. This is a great read for grades 5th-6th.

Loved it!!!

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Amazing!!! Beautifully written, outstanding performance. You will fall in love with the characters and get lost in the story.

This series is the best!

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My kids and I loved this story. We loved the bond between the sisters and their family. Great reminder to enjoy your childhood.

Great family read for travel

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The story, the characters, the narration- absolutely superb. Thank you Rita Williams- Garcia, thank you Sisi Johnson.
Please write another one.

Took my heart

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It brought back childhood memories. The afros, bell bottom pants, the images of the Black Panthers and young people saying "right on" and "power to the people".

Memories

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I really enjoyed this sequel. It was uplifting and engaging. I can't wait to read it to my students. I know they will enjoy it just as much as I did. A must read if you've already read One Crazy Summer. I'd love to see another book written to take the story even further.

Great!

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Three young girls, Delphine, Fern, & Vonnetta, are growing up during a time of racial resistance & solidarity. Delphine, the oldest, holds the responsibility of taking care of her two younger sisters; an impossible job for a 11 year old girl. You'll enjoy the lives and shenanigans of the three as well their family members.

Stuck Between Growing up and Being Grown

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