"The House You Pass on the Way" by Jacqueline Woodson tells the story of Staggerlee, a biracial girl navigating her complex identity and experiences in a small Southern town. As she grapples with her feelings about her family, friendships, and the societal expectations placed upon her, Staggerlee embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of race, belonging, and the nuances of growing up, inviting readers into Staggerlee's world as she encounters love, loss, and the importance of understanding oneself amidst external challenges. Through lyrical prose, Woodson beautifully captures the essence of adolescence and the search for identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 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.