Brown Girl Dreaming (Newbery Honor Book)

"Discover the moving story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood in mesmerizing verse.

Growing up in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place.

Through vivid poems, she shares her experiences 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, offering a glimpse into a child's soul as they search for their place in the world.

Woodson's eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite struggling with reading as a child.

A National Book Award Winner, Newbery Honor Book, and Coretta Scott King Award Winner, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the experiences of African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s.

Don't miss out on this powerful and moving story that will leave you inspired and uplifted."