Eloise Greenfield

Janell's best friend is her invisible playmate Neesie, but things begin to change when Janell starts school.

Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states.

When Rhondy's grandmother is sad after learning that they must find another place to live, Rhondy reminds her that they will still have what is most important--each other. A little girl tries to cheer up her despondent grandmother by reminding her of some very important things.

A collection of poems exploring the sounds, sights, and emotions enlivening a black neighborhood during the course of one evening.

A little boy remembers his grandmother before she became ill, and during her long recovery he tries to imagine how things will be when she comes home from the hospital.

Depicts the world of daydreamers.