Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson is a memoir in verse that traces her childhood as an African American girl growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. Moving between South Carolina and New York, Woodson explores themes of family, identity, and the Civil Rights movement, ultimately discovering her passion for storytelling and poetry. The book has won numerous awards, including the National Book Award, the Coretta Scott King Award, and a Newbery Honor.