Sweet Pea: A Black Girl Growing Up in the Rural South

This hardcover book is in good condition, with the dust jacket showing some wear and library stickers. As an ex-library copy, it has typical markings and stamps. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked, aside from library identifiers.

"Sweet Pea: A Black Girl Growing Up in the Rural South" by Jill Krementz offers a poignant glimpse into the life and experiences of a young Black girl in the Southern United States. Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc. in New York in 1969, this first edition provides a unique narrative enriched by Krementz's insightful perspective. The book includes a foreword by the renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead, adding further depth to its examination of cultural and social themes. This edition is particularly significant for collectors due to its first edition status. The narrative explores themes of identity, culture, and resilience, making it a valuable piece for those interested in memoirs and Southern history. The book is an ex-library copy, with some wear typical of such editions, but it remains in good condition with its dust jacket intact.