"I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This" by Jacqueline Woodson explores the complexities of friendship and family through the eyes of two young girls, Marie and Tasha. Set in a close-knit community, the story delves into their contrasting lives as Tasha grapples with the challenges of her turbulent home life, while Marie navigates the pressures of experiencing prejudice and self-identity. When Marie learns a secret about Tasha, their friendship is tested, forcing them to confront their feelings and the power of truth. Woodson's poignant narrative highlights themes of trust, vulnerability, and the bonds that shape our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.

There are 114 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Perfection Learning .

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.