Malt Shop Milestones

Jukeboxes. Chocolate malts. Young lives. First loves.
A classic American period is in full swing in the thriving Black community of West Hill!

Vickys Victory

Known as "The Brain of West Hill High," sixteen-year-old Vicky is preparing for a future career in journalism by writing for the school newspaper. She also dreams of romance, wishing to find a guy wholl applaud her ambitions. But maybe thats too much for Vicky to hope for in high school?

Bertas Bounceback

Although sixteen-year-old Berta is usually upbeat, this year is proving not to be her easiest. Classes at school are getting harder for her, and it appears that her boyfriend might be interested in a new girl. What will it take to lift Bertas morale back to its normal height?

Aris Aria

Still pretty new to the neighborhood, seventeen-year-old Ari wishes to join other girls in West Hills annual pageant. Yet, Ari would possibly look out of place as the pageants only biracial contestant. Shes also got a growing crush on a comical guy, but what if he only sees her as a pal?

Come along on a journey to memorable milestones—here in this nostalgic nod to the bygone era of "malt shop" books.