Brown Girl Dreaming

I have one type of book that I alway connect very deeply too. I love a novel that is written in free verse poetry. I always read these books and become over whelmed with love and emotions for the subject the book is about, as well as, the perfection on the words. I love words and a free verse poems make the words fly off the page and warm my heart.

In the past few years I have read beautiful stories such as Inside Out and Back Again, The One and Only Ivan, and The Dreamer. The books have become some of my favorite stories and are three books that I always recommend. These books are written in a simple, but beautiful way that makes every moment in the story more perfect than the last. 

Today I finished the book Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. This is the story of her growing up and becoming a writer. It is such a beautifully written story and I love how every word just jumps of the page. She had such an intersting life and makes the most simple moments in life the most electrifying. She talks about her struggle with reading and how words were her everything growing up. She talks about growing up african american during the civil rights movement. She spoke of her family and their happiness and hardships. She brought me to tears.

I loved every page of this book and I truly believe that this book should win the Newbery award. I have been wrong the past few words but I think this is the year that I will be right!. I can’t wait to hear other peoples thoughts on this. 

“I believe in on day and someday and this perfect moment called Now.”

Happy Reading, 

Ms. Cara