Lena

In this gripping companion to the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning I Hadn’t Meant to Tell You This, Lena takes center stage as she recounts her and her sister Dion's harrowing journey to escape their abusive father. Disguised as boys, the sisters embark on a quest for safety and belonging while navigating the uncertainties of trust in their search for their mother’s relatives. Readers are drawn into a poignant tale that explores resilience and hope, revealing the depths of human compassion along the way.