The Sunflower: Book Two, Art of Rivers

In the heart of 1960s Mississippi, where every act of courage risks everything, a Black police officer and his White wife dare to love-and to hope-in the shadow of segregation. "The Sunflower" by Dawn Reno Langley follows Graham Jackson and Beth as they navigate a world hostile to their union, facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan, community scorn, and the looming danger that follows every step. When Beth discovers she is pregnant, their fears intensify, yet so does their determination to build a better life for their child. As Beth finds solace and purpose in teaching art to a gifted student, and Graham is called upon by Senator Kennedy himself to help shape the course of history, the couple is drawn deeper into the struggle for justice. Tragedy, loss, and unexpected kinship force them to make a heartrending decision: escape the only home they've known for the promise of a safer future. In this poignant and gripping novel, Langley paints a portrait of resilience and hope, reminding us that love-in all its forms-can bloom even in the most inhospitable soil.