Author: jacquelinewoodson

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR “A spectacular novel that only this legend can pull off.” -Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of  HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST, in The Atlantic “An exquisite tale of family legacy….The power and poetry of Woodson’s writing conjures up Toni Morrison.” – People   “In less than 200 sparsely filled pages, this book … – People   “In less than 200 sparsely filled pages, this book manages to encompass issues of class, education, ambition, racial prejudice, sexual desire and orientation, identity, mother-daughter relationships, parenthood and loss….With Red at the Bone, Jacqueline Woodson has indeed risen —…

A New York Times bestseller from the National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming: As six kids gather for a weekly chat with no adults present, they find a safe space to share their feelings and fears. “Will leave an indelible mark on readers’ minds” (Publishers Weekly).

“Moving and resonant… Captivating” (The Wall Street Journal): In this National Book Award–winning memoir, Jacqueline Woodson recounts growing up during the civil rights movement and her journey to becoming a writer. A New York Times bestseller with over 29,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.