Brown Girl Dreaming

by Woodson, Jacqueline

• ISBN13: 9780147515827
• ISBN10: 0147515823
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780698195707
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-10-11
• Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
• More Book Details

About This Book

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

ISBN: 9780147515827

About This Book

"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson is a powerful and moving memoir in verse that tells the story of her childhood in the 1960s and 1970s. This book is a National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner, making it a significant addition to any educational collection.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in middle grade classrooms, particularly those focusing on children's literature, social studies, and wellness topics. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the experiences of African Americans during the Civil Rights movement.

History and Editions

"Brown Girl Dreaming" was first published on October 11, 2016, by Nancy Paulsen Books. The book has since been released in various formats, including paperback and audiobook. The paperback edition includes seven new poems, adding to the original collection.

Author and Other Works

Jacqueline Woodson is a renowned author known for her poignant and accessible writing style. She has written numerous books for children and young adults, including "Each Kindness," "Show Way," and "The Other Side." Woodson's work often explores themes of identity, family, and social justice.

Key Features

• Memoir in Verse: The book is written in verse, making it both accessible and emotionally charged.
• Personal Story: Woodson shares her personal experiences growing up as an African American during the Civil Rights movement.
• Historical Context: The book provides a glimpse into the remnants of Jim Crow laws and the growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement.
• Inspiring Story: Woodson's love of stories and her struggle with reading as a child inspire her journey to becoming a gifted writer.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780147515827
• Audiobook: Available for download (236 minutes)
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780399252518 (published August 28, 2014)
• Other Editions:
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780698195707 (published August 28, 2014)
• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780698182943 (published August 28, 2014)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication Date: October 11, 2016
• Number of Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 5.1"

Related ISBNs:

• 9780399252518 (hardcover)
• 9780698195707 (hardcover)
• 9780698182943 (hardcover)
• 9780147515827 (paperback)
• 9780698195707 (hardcover)

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Author Biography

Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the recipient of a 2020 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award, the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, and the 2018 Children’s Literature Legacy Award. She was the 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and in 2015, she was named the Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. She received the 2014 National Book Award for her New York Times bestselling memoir Brown Girl Dreaming, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor, the NAACP Image Award, and a Sibert Honor. She wrote the adult books Red at the Bone, a New York Times bestseller, and Another Brooklyn, a 2016 National Book Award finalist. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of dozens of award-winning books for young adults, middle graders, and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include Coretta Scott King Award winner Before the Ever After; New York Times bestsellers The Day You Begin and Harbor Me; The Other Side, Each Kindness, Caldecott Honor book Coming On Home Soon; Newbery Honor winners Feathers, Show Way, and After Tupac and D Foster; and Miracle's Boys, which received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award. Jacqueline is also a recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature and a two-time winner of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.