Skating with the Statue of Liberty
Susan Lynn Meyer
Set in New York City in 1942, the novel follows twelve-year-old Gustave after his Jewish French family reaches America seeking safety. He becomes friends with Seppie, an African American boy. In their new home, Gustave encounters both anti-Semitism and racism, realizing prejudice is not confined to one place. The account brings friendship and hope into a wartime story of refuge and discrimination.
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