Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson
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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems.
A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK - WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY
"Moving and resonant . . . captivating."--The Wall Street Journal
I am born in Ohio but
the stories of South Carolina already run
like rivers
through my veins.
Raised in South Carolina and New York, Jacqueline 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 70s, 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, providing a glimpse into a child's soul as she finds her voice through writing and searches for her place in the world.
Teeming with feeling and deeply personal, Brown Girl Dreaming is the groundbreaking chronicle of Woodson's journey to storytelling, and a beautiful portrayal of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780399252518
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
- Published Date
- August 28, 2014
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 352
- Physical Info
- 1.2 in H x 8.75 in L x 5.89 in W (1.04 lb)
Brown Girl Dreaming was assigned in my English class. It was a very good book. Although I'm not one who reads for pleasure, I enjoyed this book/it is story of a girl who is growing up as an immigrant in the U.S.. The book tells her story of the dreams and aspirations in her new country.
purchased online for my son's class. its a great book, arrived 1 day late and ended up having to buy at barnes for double the cost. Amazon you need to get your delivers straight.So it arrived and had to return.
Interesting. Loved the poetry. What a great way to tell a story. Fast paced and lyrical. Loved that it didn't necessarily sugarcoat history
This book is such a delight. It is a wonderful book to recommend for any age. Jacqueline Woodson is one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books, but this one is my favorite. Of course it’s a Newberry Medal winner too. Beautiful characterization and lovely description and I love the short chapters. She is a genius!
Es muy bueno
