Neighborhood School

"Neighborhood School" seeks to convey the needs to invest resources equally in all K-2 public schools while describing the struggles of a young working-class family trying to achieve a better life. "Neighborhood School" is an immigrant and a coming of age story that will inspire.

Delta is a happy child and stellar student, but when her mother dies suddenly, Delta's life takes an abrupt turn downhill. She begins hanging out with other troubled teens and skipping classes, until her father, Akilee, manages to get through to her. His wisdom and her deep -seated love for him enables Delta to come to terms with her loss and carve a path that will make her a student leader for a bright future.

Laurent Ahiablame is a Togolese-born American hydrologist; novelist and writer; received a PhD in agricultural and biological engineering from Purdue University; published several scientific articles in his field of expertise.