New Frontier (Paperback)

Wayne L. Wilson

ISBN 10: 1951122879 / ISBN 13: 9781951122874

Published by Artemesia Publishing, LLC, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. During the era of President Kennedys New Frontier, in 1961, the Coles, a black family from a small Southern town seek to reap the golden harvest of job opportunities and better lifestyle that Los Angeles, California proclaims. These pioneers move into an all-White neighborhood where they quickly discover their kind is not welcome. Poignant and humorous, this coming-of-age story is narrated by Samuel Scott Cole whose innocent and imaginative observations impart how this life-changing event affects him and his parents. Prior to the move, Samuel lived in a friendly neighborhood where skin color didnt matter; a place where kids played cowboys and Indians, competed in lunch pail wars, and constantly talked about werewolves, molemen, vampires, the bogeyman, and other monsters. Despite being ostracized and facing bigotry, Samuel finds one true friend. The two unexpectedly encounter a real-life bogeyman and murderer who lurks within the neighborhood. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Frontier (Paperback)
• Publisher: Artemesia Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1951122879
• ISBN 13: 9781951122874
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This young adult historical fiction novel is based on the true and untold stories of the African American urban pioneers of the twentieth century who moved into all-White neighborhoods. These courageous souls shattered color barriers from block to block; but not without being subjected to bigotry and some of the most dire repercussions like racial profiling and prejudice.

It's 1961, the era of President Kennedy's "New Frontier". This coming-of-age drama centers on the Coles move into an exclusive White Los Angeles neighborhood. They represent the "Great Migration" of Southern Blacks who migrated West seeking equal rights, better job opportunities, and lifestyle. The heart of this tale is weaved from the imaginative, innocent, and sensitive observations of its 12-year-old protagonist, Samuel. His narration of how his family navigates their assimilation and the daily hurdles they encounter are injected with pathos and his quirky sense of humor.

Although The New Frontier is targeted toward YA readers, its story and message extend to the audience of any age. The themes are universal and as relevant today as were in the past - bigotry, prejudice, housing discrimination, religious narrow-mindedness, racial profiling, police brutality, stereotyping, bullying, and xenophobia. Join the mysterious adventures of Samuel and his next-door neighbor as they form a bond of a cross-cultural friendship and navigate the muddy waters of the early sixties in America.

About the Author

Wayne L. Wilson, has authored novels, screenplays, PSAs, memoirs, biographies, history books, college textbooks, and a wide-ranging array of books for children and young adults. Furthermore, he’ s served as a ghostwriter for various books and publications. Wilson received a MA in Education from UCLA and a BA in Sociology from UCSB. Prior to becoming an established writer he owned and operated a manufacturing company that published innovative multicultural greeting cards and related gift items. Wilson is a member of the Writer’ s Guild of America. When he’ s not writing Wayne is usually found playing with his German Shepherd, Koda.