libraryheather 's review for:

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

4.0

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What a gorgeous book of free verse about the author's childhood. The language is beautiful and evocative, and begs to be read aloud. The stories managed to be unique while reminding me of my own childhood and the experiences that children have in common. The love of family comes across so strongly and the grandparents are described so well that I feel I know them. I also liked the "How to listen" micro-poems that pack such eloquence into just a few words. Highly recommended for any age group.