Junebug and the Reverend – Alice Mead

Junebug is a young boy living in a housing project, trying to make sense of the world around him. He looks up to the Reverend, a community leader who is trying to bring positive change to their neighborhood. The story follows Junebug's journey as he navigates the challenges of his environment and learns about hope, community, and the importance of having a role model. It's a realistic and poignant story about a boy's coming of age in a tough urban setting.