Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood in mesmerizing verse.

This Newbery Honor winner and President Obama "O" Book Club pick is a vivid portrayal of growing 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.

Through poignant and accessible language, Woodson shares her struggles with reading and writing, and how her love of stories inspired her to become the gifted writer she is today.

With 7 additional poems, including "Brown Girl Dreaming," this collection is a must-read for anyone looking for a moving and thought-provoking read.