The Martin Luther King Mitzvah

Set in 1966, the story follows Adam Jacobs, a seventh grader grappling with his identity as the son of a Holocaust survivor while facing bullying for being Jewish. His solace comes from his secret admiration for Sally Fletcher, a Catholic girl whose friendship seems impossible in their divided suburban community. The narrative explores themes of cultural tension, personal struggle, and the complexities of young love against a backdrop of societal prejudices.