Between Madison and Palmetto
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 112
Published: 2002
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"Between Madison and Palmetto" by Jacqueline Woodson follows the story of two girls, Autumn and her family, navigating the complexities of life in their neighborhood. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant city, the narrative delves into themes of friendship, family, and identity as they face the challenges of growing up. The girls share a close bond, exploring their hopes and dreams while also encountering societal issues. With Woodson's signature lyrical prose, the story beautifully captures the nuances of adolescence and the importance of community, encouraging readers to find their own paths amidst the influences surrounding them. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Puffin Books .
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.