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Toning the Sweep by Angela Johnson

Three generations of African-American women, each holding on to a separate truth. Their story -- encompassing racism and murder as well as the family commonplaces that make a life -- is one that readers will never forget. This powerful first novel spans three generations of African-American women and their struggle to find a common ground upon which to share their love, friendship, and hardships.

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Johnson, Angela: - Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep. The First Part Last was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels Looking for Red and A Certain October. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman; Wind Flyers and I Dream of Trains, both illustrated by Loren Long; and Lottie Paris Lives Here and its sequel Lottie Paris and the Best Place, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include A Sweet Smell of Roses, Just Like Josh Gibson, The Day Ray Got Away, and All Different Now. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com.
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ISBN 13 9780590481427
ISBN 10 0590481428
Title Toning the Sweep
Author Angela Johnson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Scholastic US
Year published 1994-08-01
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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