The Dry Grass of August

In Anna Jean Mayhew's debut audiobook, a young girl named Jubie Watts embarks on a life-changing road trip from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Florida in August 1954. Accompanied by her family and their long-time black maid, Mary Luther, Jubie navigates the complexities of segregation and racial tension while grappling with her parents' shortcomings. As the journey takes a tragic turn, Jubie must confront her evolving beliefs and embrace her path to independence amidst a backdrop of hope and heartbreak. This poignant story captures the tumultuous transition from childhood to adulthood during a significant era in Southern history.