Author
Joyce Carol Thomas
3 books here
Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 1997
A lyrical, sensory celebration of African American family life and rural tradition—Thomas's language is almost poetic, and the illustrations by Floyd Cooper anchor each moment in warmth and specificity.
Bright Shadow
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 780L · 1983
A luminous, unflinching story about difference and belonging—Thomas's lyrical prose and Auri's quiet dignity make this a memorable introduction to how communities can choose love, and how a girl learns her own worth.
Marked by Fire
Young adult · ages 12–18 · 850L · 1982
A lyrical, unflinching account of a Black girl's recovery from sexual violence set in Depression-era Oklahoma—demanding but essential, with a community and literary language that honors rather than exploits the trauma.