Clouds over California

Set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, this heartfelt novel explores the challenges of family, friendship, and self-discovery through the perspective of Stevie, a shy girl navigating a turbulent home life and new school environment. As her cousin Naomi moves in and expresses her independence, Stevie begins to see her world—and herself—in a different light. With the changing social landscape impacting her family and friendships, the story sensitively portrays how love and resilience can endure amid upheaval.