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Om bidragsyterne
RENÉE WATSON is the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning author of the novels Piecing Me Together, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, co-written with Ilyasah Shabazz, and two picture books: Harlem's Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen. Renée is the founder of I, Too Arts Collective, a non-profit committed to nurturing underrepresented voices in the creative arts. She lives in New York City.
reneewatson.net; @harlemportland (Instagram); @reneewauthor (Twitter)
An important and deeply moving novel
John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at … the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade
Jason Reynolds, author of LONG WAY DOWN, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
Timely and timeless
Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story
Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
Teeming with compassion and insight
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
Award-winning author Renee Watson wonderfully represents and explores culture, family and identity.
Pride Magazine
This is a warm, positive story with characters who are easy to empathise with. A beautifully written and textured book about identity, family and belonging.
BookTrust
An exceptional story of a young girl’s coming of age, finding out about her roots and her own place in her family, told with economy and grace. It is both touching and thought-provoking yet never feels preachy. It packs a powerful punch. I would suggest every school should own their own copy of this book
Books for Keeps
Renée Watson’s uplifting and empowering middle grade novel is a wonderful tale of identity, family and discovering the meaning of home
Best Fiction Gifts for Book Lovers, CultureFly
[A] subtle and poignant story of a girl discovering her roots… A profound story to read at Christmas to help us reflect on our families and our heritage.
Christmas Bibliotherapy: Staff picks for 2019, Literacy Curriculum
A great book to discuss in book clubs and study in classes for characterisation and dialogue
School Reading List
A textured, warm and positive story, beautifully written and with a poetic feel
BookTrust Great Books Guide
This aspiring novel talks about life journeys and trying new things, and is packed with laughs and tears
Sadé Magazine
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
RENÉE WATSON is the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning author of the novels Piecing Me Together, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, co-written with Ilyasah Shabazz, and two picture books: Harlem's Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen. Renée is the founder of I, Too Arts Collective, a non-profit committed to nurturing underrepresented voices in the creative arts. She lives in New York City.
reneewatson.net; @harlemportland (Instagram); @reneewauthor (Twitter)