Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is a collection of stories about love and migration, gender and class, racism and sexism that reflect African American folk culture. Brought together for the first time in one volume, the book includes eight of Hurston’s lost Harlem stories, which were found in forgotten periodicals and archives. These stories challenge conceptions of Hurston as an author of rural fiction and include gems that flash with her biting, satirical humor, as well as more serious tales reflective of the cultural currents of Hurston’s world. All are timeless classics that enrich our understanding and appreciation of this exceptional writer’s voice and her contributions to America’s literary traditions.
Foster Family News – 2020 December
Welcome to the 2020 December issue of Foster Family News, a monthly newsletter for current and potential Fairfax County foster parents.
Table of Contents
County Conversation Podcast featuring Tela Jones, Foster Care and Adoption Specialist
Ways that FC&A is Responding to COVID-19 Concerns
Watch the Annual Adoption Video – the Morales Family’s Adoption Journey!
New Mandated Reporter Portal Available
Walkers Raise Awareness for Support of Mental Health in Foster Care
Spotlight on the Adoption Unit
Events Central
Story in Statistics: Mental Health Issues in Foster Care
Trainings and Conferences
Words from Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption Association (FCFCAA)