"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" is a story about a boy who has to choose between catching a big bass and impressing a girl.
The excerpt from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" tells the story of Maya Angelou's childhood experiences with racism and discrimination in the South.
"My Forbidden Face" is a memoir about a young girl's life under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
"The Scarlet Ibis" is a tale of brotherly love and the consequences of pride and selfishness.
"My Brother's Keeper" is a story about a family torn apart by addiction and the struggles of two brothers to find their way back to each other.
My favorite story is "The Scarlet Ibis" for its poignant portrayal of the complexities of love and the devastating effects of pride.