Tar Beach Family Quotes

But still he can't join the union because Grandpa wasn't a member. (13)

One way that unions used to keep people of color out was to say their parents hadn't been members. It was just a gross, racist lie.

And Mommy won't cry all winter when he goes to look for work and doesn't come home. (16)

It sounds like Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot have been having some problems. Fingers crossed they get back together someday.

And Mommy can laugh and sleep late like Mrs. Honey […] (17)

Cassie wants nothing more than to see her family happy. She's a sweet kid.