Kizzy Ann Stamps
Kizzy Ann Stamps by Jeri Hanel Watts is a middle-grade novel published by Candlewick Press on August 14, 2012. This 183-page book is written in English and follows Kizzy Ann as she navigates her first year at an integrated school in 1963. With her border collie, Shag, by her side, Kizzy Ann confronts her worries about acceptance, her appearance, and the challenges of a changing social landscape.
Readers will find Kizzy Ann’s journey marked by her candid letters to her new teacher, where she expresses her fears and questions. The narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the complexities of growing up in a historical context, touching on issues related to race and community. As Kizzy Ann faces obstacles, including her brother’s struggles and interactions with peers, she remains hopeful about her aspirations, particularly her desire to compete in dog trials with Shag. This story presents a thoughtful reflection on the challenges and triumphs of youth.
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Taking things in stride is not easy for Kizzy Ann, but with her border collie, Shag, stalwart at her side, she sets out to live a life as sweet as syrup on cornbread.
In 1963, as Kizzy Ann prepares for her first year at an integrated school, she worries about the color of her skin, the scar running from the corner of her right eye to the tip of her smile, and whether anyone at the white school will like her. She writes letters to her new teacher in a clear, insistent voice, stating her troubles and asking questions with startling honesty. The new teacher is supportive, but not everyone feels the same, so there is a lot to write about. Her brother, James, is having a far less positive school experience than she is, and the annoying white neighbor boy won’t leave her alone. But Shag, her border collie, is her refuge. Even so, opportunity clashes with obstacle. Kizzy Ann knows she and Shag could compete well in the dog trials, but will she be able to enter? From Jeri Watts comes an inspiring middle-grade novel about opening your mind to the troubles and scars we all must bear — and facing life with hope and trust.
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