Salmon Croquettes
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In 1965, The Circle, in Watts, Los Angeles, was a close-knit Black community, filled with its own particular joys and troubles. Set against the backdrop of racism and everyday police brutality, this vibrant neighborhood comes alive in Salmon Croquettes, as 12-year-old Zayla Lucille McKinney grapples with the confusion of feeling like a boy trapped in a girl's body. Is she what the other girls call her, a "bulldagger"? And what does that even mean?
In the midst of her transformation from tomboy to young woman, the community she loves explodes in a racial uprising. The Watts Riots teach Zayla the fragility of life and the importance of friendship. As the embers die down and the smoke clears, Zayla also learns something.
Customer Reviews
Relatable & fun
What an awesome story. While it’s based during a terrible event, that it just part of the journey, not the primary focus. This novel gives insightful perspective of those directly impacted during the riots but it also pulls you in with the normal, everyday life of a young girl. It transcends race & gender, allowing any reader to feel connected. The character development slowly builds to where you feel you’re there & these are your family & friends too. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Zayla!!