“I'm always wondering if he'll return. Sometimes I pray that he doesn't. And sometimes I hope he will. I wish on falling stars and eyelashes. Absence isn't solid the way death is. It's fluid, like language. And it hurts so much...so, so much.”
This book takes readers on a journey through the serene landscapes of Blue Hill, where the protagonist, Maizon, navigates personal growth and the complexities of the natural world. 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
“Sometimes...you have to try to forget people you love just so you can keep living.”