Wonderful Book

The Other Half of My Heart is one of the best books that I read so far in 2013.   Every character is rich and interesting.  I just wish that there was another book.  This is one of those deals where you wish it was a series!  Mini and Keira are twins, Mini is more light-skinned and resembles her Caucasian father, whereas Keira looks like her African American mother.  The book is told from Mini's perspective, and from her POV, the issue of their physical differences has never been an issue at all.  This summer, however, Their maternal grandma wants them to come for two weeks in one of the Carolinas (I can't remember which one) to compete in the Miss Black Pearl Pre Teen Program.  Sundee Frazier is a sensitive and amazing writer who addresses this very sensitive and important issue in a way that everyone can understand.  It is a wonderful portrayal of race, family, sisters, growing up, everything.  Loved, loved, loved this book.