Daddy Was a Number Runner

Set in 1930s Harlem, this powerful coming-of-age novel follows twelve-year-old Francie Coffin as she navigates the challenges of poverty, family struggles, and dreams of a better life during the Depression era. With a foreword by James Baldwin, the story offers a poignant portrayal of resilience and the complexities of Black life in America. First published in 1970, it is recognized as a seminal work in Black American literature.