About the Book: Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, Kathryn Stockett’s powerful novel follows an orphaned girl and a group of underestimated women whose lives become connected through hardship, resilience, and unexpected friendship. As Meg, Birdie, Charlie, and their unlikely allies challenge the social inequalities and secrets of their community, they discover courage, compassion, and the strength found in unity. A moving work of historical fiction, this emotional and inspiring story explores female friendship, survival, social injustice, and the power of standing together.