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Trying to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia after having been a slave, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend.

"A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self."-- (Source of summary not specified).

Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.

Addy and Harriet feud over everything, including fund-raising plans to help the families of freed slaves, but tragedy finally forces them to stop fighting and work together.

Children taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.

Although a classmate says that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.

"Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together"-- Provided by publisher.

As an African American toddler keeps getting into mischief throughout the day, the reader is invited to discover what the trouble is with each page-turn and to say "uh-oh."

"A girl tells us about how she spends Sundays with her mother, while her mom washes her hair and gives her advice on life"-- Provided by publisher.

Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.