Brown Girl Dreaming

* "The story of the author and the passion for storytelling are through a memoir, which was clearly stated in her early attempt to write a book, and she sees through a clear image and the eyes of her child It is implied by the sharp observation that the ability to gather her meaning heard the sharp understanding of the surroundings, friends and family. "- Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

* "Through the fascinating journey of the early [wooden] ... her view on the turbulent era she grew was carefully expressed in powerful poetry ... a figurative poem, Woodson Weave a patchwork of her life experience.This covers the warmth and sensitivity of the reader and the child should not be missed.This should be placed on each library's shelf STARRED review

* "Wooden cherishes her memories and shares them with elegant lyrics, her elaborate episodes in the streets of the country and town will stay long after the page flips in. All of the dreams Girls (and boys) talking with pencils (or keyboards) in hands. "- Kirkus Review, STARRED Review

* "Wood's Memoirs" is a miracle as it feels deeply the adolescent memory of Woodson's art. Her mother reminded her not to write her family, but fortunately, after many years she was an unforgettable book about elegant and eloquent and unforgettable memories . - Bibliography, Starred Reviews

* "Since memoirs are so direct, the reader feels that she is experiencing the childhood of the author with her ... Perhaps the most important is that since we started her early days as a new writer Follows her development, a comprehensive love through her diligence to learn the pleasure of reading her first blank composition book, told her that "text is her glow" I will make you understand. Temporary - very nice portrait. "- Horn Book, STARRED Review

* "The effect of this convincing rhythmic memoir is cumulative.A casual reference began to be a theme and the character evolved from a quick reference to a main character ... ... a clear piece of life, Visual clarity, sounds and feelings ... Woodson puts her focus, historical and geographical background, family middle distance and young self as wisely foreground ... ... enthusiastic readers and up-and-coming Writers, especially to young protagonists, you will notice that she is fascinated by the luxury of the library, the tapestry story of the woven family tapestry, personal clues through a luxurious large cloth.Followers, And an implicit tip where we all walk in such a rich landscape.The young reader will be able to think where your thread is. "- Children's Library Center Speed , STARRED Reviews

* "Woodson uses clear and exciting language ... beautifully and crafted works." - Library Media Connection, STARRED REVIEW

In 2014, Jacqueline Woodson received the "National Award for Young Adult Literature" with a rare book. A novel "Brown Girl Dream" that a young girl and her family will move from the southern town to New York. She returned to "similar areas" with "another Brooklyn - nowadays for adults". The novel followed Brooklyn 's childhood in August of 1970' s and her three best friends and returned to the city after 20 years' absence. It in August tells the reader the importance of "the growing" girl "of Brooklyn, and Silvia, Angela, and Gigi shared the burden in the same way until tragedy and betrayal occurred.

"Brown Girl Dream" is an adolescent novel in 2014 written by a writer Jacqueline Woodson in the section. It discusses the childhood of the African American who the author grew up in South Carolina and New York in the 1960s. It was awarded the National Award for Young People for Excellent Literature, the Coretta Scott King Book Award, and the NAACP Image Award. Jacqueline was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 18, 1963 and was named after his father Jack. The first year of Jackie spent north, Grandpa Ganag and Grandma Joanna I traveled south to allow Marianne (her mother) to visit the parents of the Nicoletown area of ​​Greenville, South Carolina Have to. The area is isolated and Jackie does not understand why she always goes. Different views of her parents against the South caused controversies among them.

Brown Girl Dreaming tells my childhood story in the form of poetry. I grew up in South Carolina and New York, I always feel that every place is halfway home. Among these poems, I shared my growing understanding of the feelings of growing up to African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s and living with the remnants of Jim Crowe and the civil rights movement .