Book recommendations needed

[gee_ess]

Scott O'Dell - Island of the Blue Dolphins (plus several others)
Pam M Ryan - Esperanza Rising
These have women of color as main characters but they are not Af American, if that matters.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

Scott O'Dell - Island of the Blue Dolphins (plus several others)

I believe this was the first book which ever made me cry.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I believe this was the first book which ever made me cry.

I loved it , too! It's an oldie, but a goodie.