This is a novel study (lit log) by MrsDsEducationalTools for the realistic fiction, The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert. The themes of the book include racism, prejudice, family, friends, middle school, divorce, moving, small towns, and secrets from the past. The focus skills of the lit log are: * cite textual evidence* determine theme/central idea/summarize* describe/analyze characters/plot* use text to determine words/phrases* explain/analyze points of view Interest L