Set against the backdrop of the 1960s racial turmoil in segregated High Cotton, Texas, 'Mockingbird Summer' is a poignant coming-of-age novel by Lynda Rutledge. The story unfolds through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Corky Corcoran during the summer that will forever alter her perspective on life. Corky's unassuming world expands when her family employs a Haitian housekeeper, bringing with her daughter America. From sharing her cherished copy of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' to discovering America's talent to run like the wind, Corky is catapulted into a friendship that defies the town's racial barriers. Their bond intensifies when Corky invites America to join the local softball team, an act that challenges the community's entrenched segregation and ignites unexpected upheaval. Navigating this transformative season of friendships, secret talents, and the unyielding currents of change, 'Mockingbird Summer' captures the essence of the era with humor, depth, and hope.