"An impressive debut. Emotionally honest with lyricism and charm to spare, Nyani Nkrumah's Wade in the Water depicts in riveting detail a racially charged Mississippi town, the secrets it holds, and the precious heart and soul of a young girl deserving love."--Diane McKinney-Whetstone, author of Our Gen and Tumbling "Fearless. . . . Vividly bring s] to life rural 1980s Mississippi."--People "A...