About the Book: Brown Girl Dreaming
A mesmerising story about a young Black girl growing up in America, finding a
home and discovering her voice - a multi-award winning New York Times bestseller
and President Obama's 'O' Book Club pick.
Brown Girl Dreaming is the unforgettable story of Jacqueline Woodson's
childhood, sharing what it was like to grow up as an African-American in the
wake of the Civil Rights movement, and discovering the first sparks of an
incredible, lifelong gift for writing. It's packed with wonderful reflections on
family and on place, in a way that will appeal to readers from 11 to adult.
Emotionally charged and