Patricia McKissack is the author behind the Scraps of Time series. There are four books in the series: Abby Takes a Stand, Away West, A Song for Harlem, and The Home-Run King. The books are narrated by Grandma Gee. Each book begins with Grandma Gee and her grandchildren going through items of family members from past generations. Each ‘scrap of time’ spurs a story. The story is told from the viewpoint of the relative when he or she was a youth. What I love most about this series is that the reader can learn about different historical perspectives through the eyes of a black child.