Overview
Told in free verse, this unforgettable memoir traces Jacqueline Woodson’s childhood in the segregated South and later in Brooklyn, exploring her identity as a young Black girl and emerging writer. Winner of the National Book Award and a Newbery Honor, Brown Girl Dreaming is a poetic and profound look at the power of words, dreams, and resilience.
Rich with historical and cultural insight, this book is ideal for building empathy and sparking meaningful discussions around civil rights, identity, and self-expression.
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This book title, Brown Girl Dreaming - 9780147515827, ISBN: 9780147515827, by Jacqueline Woodson, published by Penguin Young Readers Group (October 11, 2016) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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