A Chair for My Mother

In a sunlit corner of a working-class apartment still bearing the scarred skeleton of a devastating fire, a young girl, her tireless waitress mother, and resourceful grandma forge a plan to restore comfort—and dignity—one coin at a time. After long days on her feet at the Blue Tile Diner, Mother returns home aching, and together they drop nickels, dimes, and quarters into a clear jar that glints like hope in the kitchen’s warm glow. Neighbors rally around the family’s quest—dropping off blankets, chairs, and casseroles—as community solidarity blooms in living-room gatherings and shared laughter. When the jar finally overflows, the trio embarks on a Goldilocks-style search through four bustling furniture stores, testing plush armrests and firm backrests until a single chair emerges that cradles fatigue, celebrates each earned penny, and honors the power of collective action. Vera B. Williams’s folk-inspired art pulses through every page, turning simple savings into a vibrant lesson on Economic Justice, the value of honest work, and the real cost of comfort. Will this cherished chair cushion more than aching feet—perhaps the family’s dreams too—or leave them longing for a softer future? Learn more and join their journey toward warmth, hope, and home.