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Written in gorgeous verse, this memoir for young readers reflects on Jacqueline Woodson’s upbringing and her journey to becoming a writer. Practically every line oozes with tangible joy and positivity, making this a delight of a read.
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...
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...
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