Two Naomis by O. Rhuday-Perkovich & A. Vernick
Told in alternating viewpoints, this novel presents Naomi Marie who is African American, a big sister and finally feeling better about living with her mother since her parents’ divorce and Naomi E. who is white, an only child also dealing with a divorce and a mom who has moved away. Both the girls are ten years old when their parents start dating each other.
When Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi Edith’s dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other—and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family. Love and laughter and lots of empathy make this a joyful read.
Tessa's Picks, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th Summer 2017, Contemporary Fiction, Family Life, Friendship, People of Color
When Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi Edith’s dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other—and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family. Love and laughter and lots of empathy make this a joyful read.
Tessa's Picks, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th Summer 2017, Contemporary Fiction, Family Life, Friendship, People of Color
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