“The first time I write my full name Jacqueline Amanda Woodson without anybody' help on a clean white page in my composition notebook, I know If I wanted to I could write anything Letters becoming words, words gathering meaning, becoming thoughts outside my head becoming sentences written by Jacqueline Amanda Woodson”
This memoir offers a poignant and vivid account of the author's life, highlighting the social and cultural challenges faced by African American children during a transformative period in American history. The narrative delves into themes of identity, family, and the search for belonging, all set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. more
Jacqueline Woodson is an American writer known for her concise and poetic style. Her works cover a variety of themes, including race, identity, family, and growth. Born on February 12, 1963, Woodson's writing career began in children's literature and later expanded to adult literature. more
“You can feel the anarchy and wilderness through words, and the peace and heavens as well.”
“The control and power to construct or destroy is within you—choose wisely." —Sepideh Irvani, PsyD”
“Nommer c'est montrer et [...] montrer c'est changer.”
“Poetry is an art of reality, imagination, and emotion with hues of color and hugs of words.”