Woodson, Jacqueline

Two girls, one white and one African-American, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town.

When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light.

After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow.

A mother passes on the tradition of making quilts, or "Show ways", that serve as secret maps for freedom seeking slaves.