Judy Blume Iggie's House
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"Iggie's House," published in 1970, tells the story of Winnie Barringer, a young girl whose best friend, Iggie, has moved to Tokyo, leaving her feeling lonely and abandoned. As she navigates her summer without Iggie, the Garber family, an African-American family, moves into Iggie's house on Grove Street, a neighborhood that has always been white. This transition introduces a host of challenges, as Winnie faces both her desire for friendship and the racial tensions of her community
