Equal

Set in 1959 North Carolina, "Equal" follows 13-year-olds Jackie and Thomas, a white boy and a Black boy whose friendship forms amid the tumult of the civil rights movement. As their bond grows, Jackie faces the challenges of racism, prejudice, and societal expectations, leading him to confront difficult choices about integrity and loyalty. This heartfelt historical fiction explores themes of friendship and racial inequality, concluding the popular Bakers Mountain Stories series.