Written entirely in verse, Woodson shares her life experiences of growing up as an African American in 1960s and 1970s South Carolina and New York. Through these vivid poems, we get a glimpse into what the author experienced as a young girl trying to find her place in the world. This reading is the first five poems of Part 1 of her story.
Enjoy our presentation of Brown Girl Dreaming written by Jacqueline Woodson and published by Penguin Young Readers Group.
Brown Girl Dreaming won the 2014 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the 2015 Coretta Scott King Book Award and was named a 2015 Newbery Honor Book.
Brown Girl Dreaming is recommended for ages 10 and up for mature themes, including violence, sexuality, and language. Please see common sense media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/BrownGirlReviews
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