Last Summer on State Street

Set in Chicago in 1999, Toya Wolfe’s debut novel, Last Summer on State Street, follows Felicia “Fe Fe” Stevens and her friends as they navigate friendship, community, and personal resilience amid the upheaval of a neighborhood facing demolition. As their world unravels around them, the story explores themes of trust, loss, and the enduring power of love, with reflections that resonate decades later. Praised for its powerful storytelling, the book offers a poignant look at how connections and history shape our identities.