Before the Ever After
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2020
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"Before the Ever After" by Jacqueline Woodson tells the poignant story of ZJ, a young boy grappling with the impact of his father's fading glory and struggles. Formerly a celebrated football player, ZJ's father is now battling the effects of concussion-related health issues, which leave him emotionally distant. As ZJ navigates his complex feelings of love, loss, and identity, he seeks to understand his father's pain while also celebrating the vibrant memories of their earlier days together. Through lyrical prose, Woodson explores themes of family, resilience, and the legacies we inherit, ultimately highlighting the power of love and healing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
This book was published in 2020 by Random House USA Inc .
Jacqueline Woodson was born in Ohio and grew up in South Carolina. She has written several books for teenagers and recently won the Coretta Scott King Award which honours African-American writers of outstanding books for children. She has received two American Library Association Awards, and the Kenyon Review Award for Literary Excellence in Fiction for Autobiography Of A Family Photo, published by Penguin US. Jacqueline now lives in Brooklyn, New York.