My Louisiana Sky
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My Louisiana Sky is a 1998 children's novel by Kimberly Willis Holt. It was named an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. It also received a Boston Globe—Horn Book Honor Award.
[edit] Plot
In 1957
, twelve-year-old Tiger Ann Parker lives in the small town of Saitter, Louisiana (based on the author's hometown of Forest Hill, Louisiana) with her mentally challenged parents. When her grandmother dies, Tiger must choose between remaining in Saitter or moving in with her glamorous aunt in Baton Rouge.
[edit] Film adaptation
In 2001, Showtime produced a film version of My Louisiana Sky, starring Kelsey Keel as Tiger Ann, Shirley Knight as her grandmother, and Juliette Lewis as Aunt Dorie Kay. The film was directed by Adam Arkin.
