Woodson, J. (2014). Brown girl dreaming (1st ed.). Nancy Paulsen
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/24/books/review/jacqueline-woodsons-brown-girl-dreaming.html?_r=0
http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/
This multi award winning book chronicles the early life of author Jacqueline Woodson. From as far back as Thomas Jefferson to seeing the strength of the Black Panther movement, each verse allows readers to engage in the feelings, beliefs and historical events that "Jack's" maternal and paternal families faced over time. With the use of such figurative language, Woodson makes the ups and own of her childhood one of memories to hold close. Though schooling was somewhat of challenge for Jacqueline at first her knack for for story making lead her to be what she is today...an acclaimed writer.
Brown Girl Dreaming is geared towards readers in 5th grade and up. The book reminds me a lot of The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963. The Watson's and the "Gunner" children faced similar situations living in the south. Both sets of children dealt blazing hot summers, loving grandparents and faced the effects of discrimination. However, the Watsons were blessed with the guidance of both parents while the "Gunners" parents separated while Woodson was still toddler. With all that being said, I believe that this book in verse would be an excellent collaborative with historical fiction books like The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 or One Crazy Summer.
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