Being Clem (Finding Langston trilogy)
Lesa Cline-Ransome
In 1940s Chicago, Clemson Thurber Jr. admires his Navy-serving father. After Clem Sr. is killed in the Port Chicago disaster, Clem tries to honor him by acting brave and improving at swimming, despite being afraid of water. He is also frightened of Lymon, a classmate who bullies new student Langston, and initially joins in. A meeting with Langston at the library reveals common ground. As Clem works toward friendship and learns to swim, his mother takes demanding work as a maid after his father’s death.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
