Books With the might of Angels

With the Might of Angels is a historical fiction novel in the Dear America series, written by New York Times Bestselling Author Andrea Davis Pinkney. It tells the story of twelve-year-old Dawnie Rae Johnson, whose life is significantly impacted by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Dawnie's parents decide she will attend Prettyman Coburn, a previously all-white school, making her the only Black student there. The book explores the challenges and backlash Dawnie faces as she navigates school desegregation in Hadley, Virginia, and questions whether the hardships are worth the pursuit of justice.