Classmates by Request

by Hila Colman

An African American girl and a white girl meet and contribute in their own way to better race relations when their high school becomes integrated.

187 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1964

About the author

Born in New York, Colman attended Radcliffe College where she honed her writing skills before embarking on a literary career.

Colman also wrote under the pseudonym Teresa Crayder.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting look at an era before mine, in comparison with where we are now in the black/white issue. The author strikes a balance between happily ever after and hatred, landing squarely in the middle - a realistic view that yes, there are problems, and yes, there is hope.