However, her Grandmother made sure she at least knows what Marcus looked like and gave her a picture to hold on to. Her daughter would be raised by another man, she’d call Dad. Her Mother decided it was best to not allow Marcus to communicate with Zoe. Her Father Marcus went to prison before Zoe was born. The reader quickly learns that Zoe was also a child like more than 2 million other children in America - she had a parent who was incarcerated. Zoe Washington is just a Black girl in Boston, who loves baking, hanging out with her best friends, and aspires to be a contestant on the Kid’s Bake Challenge. When she was only eight-years-old, he was convicted for a crime he didn’t commit and spent nearly 16 years behind bars! (Learn more about the current Go-Fund for this family by checking out the link above.) This Father’s Day, the Innocence Project sent an email sharing the story of Daranika Guitroz who enjoyed the first Father's Day she was able to finally spend with her dad in more than a decade. Marks noted how the focus is usually on the accused, but what about the family? She then began to learn about the Innocence Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on exonerating the wrongly convicted through DNA testing. She accomplished that goal and so much more! Inspired by the stories she heard on Serial an investigative journalism podcast. I felt so many connections when hearing about this book, and right now, reading middle grade is a much needed escape.Īuthor Janae Marks’ goal was to write a story about a kid and her Dad who is in prison. I watched Harriet the Spy a million times, I read Nancy Drew books, and remember the engaging choose your own adventure books. I was always writing and who doesn’t love cupcakes! Next, mixing the development of a Father/Daughter relationship with a mystery focused on proving her Father’s innocence! It also t took me back to remember how much I enjoyed mystery stories as a child.
First, this cover is so cute! I instantly saw my younger self. I first heard of this book on the IGTV Debut Who series interview hosted by Nic Stone and Dhonielle Clayton.Ī number of things drew me to want to read this book. I highly recommend reading, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, by debut author Janae Marks. In honor of all the beautiful Father’s Day post I have a middle grade book suggestion for you.
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