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Brown Girl Dreaming

By: Jacqueline Woodson
Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
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Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.

Raised 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.

©2014 Jacqueline Woodson (P)2014 Penguin Audio
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loved this!

The free verse was a unique feature. Tenderly told. Compelling. Full of historically significant details. Listening to the author read it was perfect.

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Cool

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Beautiful, Lyrical Voice and Vivid Stories

I loved listening to the writer narrate her own beautiful, lyrical stories of her childhood as a "brown girl dreaming." This was my first book by this prolific, award-winning author, and I look forward to reading many more of her books.

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Enjoyable, easy to listen to

I really enjoyed this, after waiting a long time to start it. It is short, and I finished it in two days. The author's voice is clear and she is easy to relate to, even beyond differences.

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A beautifully composed memoir

I loved the relatable familial stories as well as appreciated understanding more from growing up in changing times. It’s poetic and beautiful.

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Wow!

Amazingly poetic read!! A must for anyone craving unique and long-lasting imagery! A book for the senses.

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Fantastic book!

What a great and interesting story. I grew up during the same time as Ms. Woodson in the south. After listening to this story it made me think of my own childhood. Thank you for sharing your memories.

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Beautiful

love love love! Brought me back home to PR and NY. So touching and vivid. I laughed and cried with Jacqueline because I can so relate

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Perfect

Poetry is best when read aloud by the author. This book is perfect. Thank you for it Jacqueline Woodson.

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good food for the soul

loved the honesty, I connected with the southern vibe and northern buzz. appreciated it. good listening.

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