Tar Beach Word Book

Ringgold has fashioned a poignant fictional story about eight-year-old Cassie, who dreams that she can claim the George Washington Bridge (and freedom and wealth) by soaring above the city; she can even own the Union Building that her skillful father helped to build--though he is out of work because he is denied membership in the union. "Beautiful, innovative, and full of the joy of one unconquerable soul."--Kirkus, pointer review. A Caldecott Honor book; winner of the Coretta Scott King award for illustration; ALA Notable Book.