Under the Tulip Tree

During the Great Depression, twenty-year-old Rena takes on a job interviewing former slaves for the Federal Writers’ Project, where she meets Frankie Washington, a centenarian with a powerful and honest story of her life as a slave. As Frankie shares her experiences, Rena confronts difficult truths about history and her own ancestry, forging a meaningful connection across generations. The narrative explores themes of resilience, history, and unexpected bonds that challenge preconceived notions.