Description: "Life is filled with ups and downs. No matter what, keep a song in your heart. Keep singing. For Lucimarian 'Lucy' Tolliver, life on Lucy Street was nothing but a joyful dream. She spent her days happily playing in the neighborhood with her best friend, Wanda, and her grandpa's wise words and warm embrace were only a few blocks away. However, when financial misfortune strikes Lucy and her family during the Depression, she struggles to hold on to the optimism that's always kept her spirit lifted. But can one night--and one song--remind her that the light can continue to shine even in the darkest of times? From Sally-Ann Roberts and Lawrence Roberts comes a heartwarming and moving tale based on their mother's childhood, about the uplifting power that music has in keeping hope alive in times of extreme strife, featuring an epilogue from Good Morning America's Robin Roberts"--
Brief description:
Jestenia Southerland is an illustrator living in Dover, Delaware. She received an MFA in illustration from Syracuse University and a BFA in film and television studies from Boston University. In her art, she aims to portray a sense of whimsy through bright colors, graphic shapes, and charming characters. Visit her online at citrusfoam.com.
Review Quotes:
"A heartfelt remembrance that encourages readers to find the light in hard times." - School Library Journal
"A sweet snapshot of an inspiring girl who finds hope in song." - Kirkus Reviews