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Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.
A President Obama “O” Book Club pick
Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.
Includes 7 additional poems, including “Brown Girl Dreaming.”
Praise for Jacqueline Woodson:
“Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”—The New York Times Book Review
Customers say
Customers find the memoir easy to read and enjoyable. They praise the writing quality as well-crafted and lyrical. The book is described as insightful, inspiring, and profound. Readers describe the emotional content as poignant, heartfelt, and open-hearted. They appreciate the deep sense of family history and nostalgia. The pacing is described as moving and rhythmic, drawing them into turning pages. Overall, customers find the book a wonderful gift for young girls.
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