Autorka objevila svou lásku k psaní již v dětství, kdy ráda kreslila příběhy na všechny dostupné povrchy a rozvíjela svou schopnost vyprávět. Její rané snahy o psaní, včetně básně o Martinu Lutheru Kingovi, byly zpočátku přijímány s nedůvěrou, ale nakonec jí přinesly uznání a povzbuzení od učitelů. Toto potvrzení ji utvrdilo v tom, že umělecké psaní je jejím životním posláním, které jí umožňuje vytvářet fascinující světy a vyjadřovat svou jedinečnou perspektivu. Dodnes si pamatuje povzbudivá slova své učitelky, která jí dodala sebevědomí a víru v její literární talent.
Provokativní text odhalující ženský klín prostřednictvím odtabuizování nejintimnějších témat aneb Co by řekla vaše vagína, kdyby uměla mluvit? Texty z americké divadelní hry, která prostřednictvím autentických výpovědí přináší svědectví žen o sexu a ženské sexualitě. Knížka tak odbourává snad poslední existující tabu. Zprostředkovává otevřený a svobodný přístup k ženské sexualitě, přijímání ženského těla se vším všudy.
Two children’s book superstars—#1 New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Woodson, the author of The Day You Begin, and Leo Espinosa, the illustrator of Islandborn—join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in their rhythmic text and lively art. It's getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water--and that means it's finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer: Freedom from morning till night to go out to meet their friends and make the streets their playground--jumping double Dutch, playing tag and hide-and-seek, building forts, chasing ice cream trucks, and best of all, believing anything is possible. That is, till their moms call them home for dinner. But not to worry--they know there is always tomorrow to do it all over again--because the block belongs to them and they rule their world. (This book is also available in Spanish, as El mundo era nuestro!)
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices! National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. (This book is also available in Spanish, as El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres!)
12-year-old Lafayette's close relationship with his older brother Charlie changes after Charlie is released from a detention home and blames Lafayette for the death of their mother.
The companion to the acclaimed collaboration features a rich narrative that explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience through vibrant illustrations. It continues the journey of beloved characters, delving deeper into their experiences and emotions. Woodson's lyrical prose and López's stunning artwork combine to create a heartfelt story that resonates with readers of all ages. This book invites reflection on personal growth and the importance of community, making it a powerful addition to their celebrated body of work.
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong in making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.
A captivating continuation of a National Book Award finalist, this companion novel showcases the signature storytelling of a four-time Newbery Honor-winning author. It delves deeper into the rich characters and themes established in the previous work, offering readers an engaging exploration of their journeys and challenges. The narrative promises to enchant both new readers and fans of the original, highlighting the author's talent for weaving emotional depth and intricate plots.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Jacqueline Woodson's first middle-grade novel since National Book Award winner Brown Girl Dreaming celebrates the healing that can occur when a group of students share their stories. It all starts when six kids have to meet for a weekly chat--by themselves, with no adults to listen in. There, in the room they soon dub the ARTT Room (short for "A Room to Talk"), they discover it's safe to talk about what's bothering them--everything from Esteban's father's deportation and Haley's father's incarceration to Amari's fears of racial profiling and Ashton's adjustment to his changing family fortunes. When the six are together, they can express the feelings and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world. And together, they can grow braver and more ready for the rest of their lives.
ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career.--
When Lonnie was seven years old, his parents died in a fire. Now he's eleven, and he still misses them terribly. And he misses his little sister, Lili, who was put into a different foster home because "not a lot of people want boys-not foster boys that ain't babies." But Lonnie hasn't given up. His foster mother, Miss Edna, is growing on him. She's already raised two sons and she seems to know what makes them tick. And his teacher, Ms. Marcus, is showing him ways to put his jumbled feelings on paper. Told entirely through Lonnie's poetry, we see his heartbreak over his lost family, his thoughtful perspective on the world around him, and most of all his love for Lili and his determination to one day put at least half of their family back together. Jacqueline Woodson's poignant story of love, loss, and hope is lyrically written and enormously accessible.