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Your Plantation Prom Is Not Okay

Kelly McWilliams

In Louisiana, Harriet confronts racism and struggles with her own anger after a white woman buys the plantation next door. The new owner turns the site into a venue for special events, forcing Harriet to face the romanticized treatment of a racist past. The novel brings together grief, rage, humor, and public conflict as Harriet responds to what is happening in her community.

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Themes
Community · Emotions · History · Racism And Prejudice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
May 2, 2023
ISBN-13
9780316449939
Language
English
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