Hattie Mae Begins Again

In this poignant coming-of-age tale by a three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winning author, Hattie Mae, a southern girl from Seed County, North Carolina, navigates her time at an elite girls' boarding school in Philadelphia amid the Great Migration. Faced with skepticism from her peers who doubt her aspirations of becoming a doctor or lawyer, Hattie Mae must find the courage to embrace her identity and prove her worth in a world that often underestimates her. This heartfelt story highlights resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of community as she strives to chase her dreams.