"Behind You" by Jacqueline Woodson is a poignant story that explores the themes of loss, memory, and the journey of healing. The protagonist, a young girl named Z, grapples with the sudden loss of her close friend. As she navigates her grief, Z reflects on their shared experiences and the impact of their friendship on her life. Through memories and vivid imagery, the narrative delves into the complexities of mourning and the importance of cherishing those we love. Woodson's lyrical writing captures the raw emotions of growing up and the enduring connections that shape our identities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 162 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2021 by Thorndike Striving Reader .

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.