Tar Beach

Firefly & Fern Summary

Tar Beach is a magical story about a young girl named Cassie who dreams of flying above her Harlem neighborhood, imagining herself free to go anywhere and claim anything she desires for her family. Through stunning visual storytelling and poetic narrative, this Caldecott Honor book celebrates African American culture, family bonds, and the powerful freedom found in imagination and dreams. Children will be enchanted by Cassie's soaring adventures and inspired by her determination to change her family's circumstances through the limitless power of dreaming.