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Brown Girl Dreaming

By Jacqueline Woodson
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By Jacqueline Woodson
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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 al...

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