The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had (edition 2010)

This is a story about racial inequality, friendship, and change. It shows children that things may not always be as bad as they seem. It shows them how injust racism is, and encourages them to find friendship with others despite what their backgrounds may be. This would be a great book to assign as a class reading for late elementary/early middle school children. ( )

This story takes place in 1917 in Alabama. It's about a young white boy and a young black girl who become friends. A beautiful story which combines humor, honesty, knowledge, right v. wrong, tragedy, fear, courage, and much more. I definitely recommend reading it. ( )

When the new African-American postmaster and his daughter Emma arrive in Dit's town, everything changes. In this story set in the early-mid 1900's, these two children with have to faces barriers of social and personal prejudices, threats, bullying, and overcoming personal differences as part of becoming friends. Though neither knows it at the time, their friendship will be the cornerstone for change in the community, as people wrestle with issues surrounding segregation and racism. This book enlightens children to problems faced by multicultural friendships throughout much of our nations history, and is worth the read. ( )

After she moves into town, Dit becomes friend with Emma. This books follows the events that take place during the year they are together. This book is good to read to students because it teaches acceptance. The book is set during a time when segregation was still a big issue. ( )

When Dip hears that a new postmaster is moving into town he has great hopes that it will be a boy. To his surprise it not only gir, but she is also african-american. This unique situation creates an unusual friendship and tells a tale of young boy's eyes being opened to social unjustice for the first time. Levine skillfully tells this story through the voice of a child and uses humor keeping her readers interested.