Old Fourth Ward

Book • 2024
Old Fourth Ward by Tayari Jones follows Jaybird Alexander as she navigates her relationships with her biological mother in the Old Fourth Ward and her stepmother in Cascade Heights, Atlanta.

The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of returning to one's hometown.

It is set against the backdrop of Black Atlanta's vibrant neighborhoods.

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