“‘Cause I don‘t let Mr. Fear set down in me, take his shoes off, and make hisself to home. Every time he tries to take over, my get-up gift set on him, keep him under control.” -90-year-old Cousin Seatta to 10-year-old Angie, from this middle grade book published in 1989. #readsoullit #thegetupgift #middlegrade #blackwriters #almostvintage
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