First published 1996
In this searing collection, Jacqueline Woodson bears witness to the realities of growing up Black in America. From the daily indignities of racism to the life-altering impact of violence and loss, her stories capture the courage and complexity of the human spirit. With lyrical prose and an unflinching gaze, Woodson illuminates the universal truths that bind us, even as she celebrates the hard-won triumphs that allow her characters to transcend their circumstances.
Genres: american-fiction, african-american, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 21st-century
172 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt & Co
Content warnings: racism, violence