In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience. CRENSHAW by Katherine Applegate is on sale September 22! Crenshaw is imaginary. Childhood hunger isn't. Help us feed families in need. Join the nationwide CRENSHAW food drive. Learn how to participate at CrenshawTheBook.com. Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either.