Coffee Will Make You Black

Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s South Side during the tumultuous 1960s, April Sinclair’s novel follows Jean "Stevie" Stevenson as she navigates the challenges of coming of age amid the Civil Rights Movement, social change, and personal discovery. Through her curiosity, wit, and relationships with family, friends, and educators, Stevie begins to understand her identity and the world around her in both humorous and poignant ways. The story offers an insightful look into a pivotal era in American history through the eyes of a young girl growing up.