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Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner
New York Times bestseller
"Timely and timeless." --Jacqueline Woodson
"Important and deeply moving." --John Green
Acclaimed author Renee Watson offers a powerful story about a girl striving for success in a world that too often seems like it's trying to break her.
Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends and to the private school where she feels like an outsider, but where she has plenty of opportunities.
But some opportunities she doesn't really welcome, like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at-risk" girls. Just because her mentor is black and graduated from the same high school doesn't mean she understands where Jade is coming from.
She's tired of being singled out as someone who needs help, someone people want to fix. Jade wants to speak, to create, to express her joys and sorrows, her pain and her hope. Maybe there are some things she could show other women about understanding the world and finding ways to be real, to make a difference.
NPR's Best Books of 2017
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Teen Book of the Year
Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2017
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017
Kirkus Reviews' Best Teen Books of 2017
2018 Josette Frank Award Winner
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Looking for a powerful and inspiring read that will leave you with a renewed sense of hope? Look no further than "Piecing Me Together" by acclaimed author Renee Watson. This Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner has captured the hearts of readers around the world and has been hailed as both timely and timeless. Dive into the story of Jade, a young girl determined to overcome the challenges of her poor neighborhood and find success in a world that often feels against her.
With her mother's encouragement to seize every opportunity that comes her way, Jade embarks on a journey that takes her to a private school, where she faces the trials of being an outsider. But when she is offered a place in a mentorship program called Women to Women, Jade's reservations grow. Tired of being seen as someone who needs help, Jade yearns to find her own voice, to express her joys and sorrows, her pain and her hope.
What sets "Piecing Me Together" apart is its ability to address important societal issues while remaining deeply engrossing and relatable. It explores the complexities of race, identity, and the power of self-expression. Through Jade's experiences, readers are drawn into a world that challenges their perspective and leaves a lasting impact.
Don't miss out on this powerful and moving novel that has been praised by industry experts, including Jacqueline Woodson and John Green. Named as one of NPR's Best Books of 2017 and a 2017 New York Public Library Best Teen Book of the Year, "Piecing Me Together" is a must-read for anyone searching for a story that celebrates resilience, strength, and the journey towards self-discovery.
Immerse yourself in the transformative world of "Piecing Me Together" here and discover why it was awarded the prestigious 2018 Josette Frank Award. Start your journey of empowerment today!
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