Brown Girl Dreaming (Newbery Honor Book)

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson is a National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling memoir in verse that tells the story of her childhood through powerful, lyrical poems.

Growing up in both South Carolina and New York during the 1960s and 70s, Woodson explores themes of identity, race, family, and belonging while navigating the legacy of Jim Crow and the rise of the Civil Rights Movement.

Through her poetic voice, she discovers the power of storytelling and her place in the world.

A deeply moving and inspiring book, Brown Girl Dreaming celebrates memory, resilience, and self-expression.