It's the early 1960s and Frannie has never given much thought to the color of her skin—until an African-American girl named Celeste moves to town. At first Frannie ignores Celeste, then the two girls are chosen to be in a special vocal ensemble and they find themselves becoming friends. But others are not so quick to accept the idea of racial integration, and Frannie discovers a dark secret from the town's past that threatens her friendship with Celeste.