No. of pages 192
Published: 2004
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Penguin Books Ltd .
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.
Social Issues in literature
Country Life in literature
Depression in literature
New Experiences in literature
Prejudice And Racism in literature
British Book Industry: Children's Book of the Year
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Nutmeg Book Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Nutmeg Book Award.
National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.