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Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution

Sherri Winston

Ages: 12+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books/Bloomsbury

ISBN: 978-1-5476-0846-1

Keywords: African Americans, student movements, music school, social-emotional, divorce

Black 12-year-old Lotus Bloom, gifted violinist and normally a peace-loving free spirit, must summon the courage to fight against a racist dress code.