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Book DescriptionRaised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Review By: Storyfulls For ChildrenDate: 21 August, 2024 Review:As a parent, I found this book of verses a powerful one that I wanted my daughter to read because it offers her a connection to her roots. The verses in the book tackle the complexities of race and identity in a graceful way. I agree that as a child some parts were disturbing for her, but then even kids have the maturity to understand them if they are introduced in the right way like how this book has done. |
