Home and Away

Spanning over eighty years from Memphis to Chicago, this novel explores the rich history of the Negro Leagues through the family story of Harper Fleming, a Chicago journalist seeking to tell her great-grandfather Kelton Fleming’s story. As Harper uncovers letters, journals, and personal memories, she weaves them into a novel that shines a light on the challenges faced by African American baseball players during segregation. Along the way, she also confronts her own personal struggles and finds inspiration to pursue her own path.