ON THE ROOFTOP, BY MARGARET WILKERSON SEXTON

Set in a historically Black neighborhood in 1950s San Francisco, Wilkerson’s novel centers on single mother Vivian, whose three daughters sing together at the local club as girl group the Salvations. Vivian’s sole focus has been ensuring the girls’ success, and she is elated to receive a substantial offer from a talent manager. But as white developers threaten their community and each daughter begins to express divergent aspirations, Vivian must accept that her dream might not come true. (Ecco) HB