Sharee Miller

Eleven-year-old Delphine has always been the responsible one. Ever since their mother, Cecile, abandoned the family seven years ago, Delphine has acted like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. But this summer, everything is about to change. The three sisters are leaving their familiar Brooklyn neighborhood and flying all the way to Oakland, California, to finally reconnect with the mother they barely know. The girls are dreaming of sunny trips to Disneyland and meeting Tinker Bell. Instead, they arrive to find that Cecile is nothing like the warm, welcoming mother they imagined. She is a poet who wants to be left alone, and she quickly sends the girls off to a summer day camp run by the Black Panthers. Thrust into the heart of the 1968 civil rights movement, Delphine and her sisters are introduced to a world of activism, empowerment, and community. As they navigate this unpredictable new environment, they begin to learn powerful truths about their country, their family history, and their own inner strength. This stunning graphic novel adaptation brings a beloved classic to life with vibrant, full-color artwork, offering a fresh and visually spectacular way to experience one truly crazy summer.