★★★★
"I believe in one day and someday and this perfect moment called Now."
"Even the silence
has a story to tell you.
Just listen. Listen."
In
this book of verse, award-winning young adult author Jacqueline Woodson tells
her story of growing up as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. Jacqueline was born in Ohio, but has fond
memories of visiting her grandparents during the summer in South Carolina. When her parents separate, Jacqueline moves
with her mother and older brother and sister first to her grandparents and
later to New York City. Writing as a
young girl, Jacqueline never feels quite at home in either place and
experiences a growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. She notices the difference from how her
family is treated in New York compared to the prejudice that they face in South
Carolina. Jacqueline has always enjoyed
writing and learns to express herself and her feelings about her race through
her writing of stories and poetry.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but explored complex
issues in a way that relates to young people.
The lyrical style was very beautifully written and I really appreciated
the author’s unique style and perspective of her childhood. I would highly recommend this book to young
adults of all ages and I believe that many adults would enjoy this book as
well.
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