Brown Girl Dreaming End

I am glad that Jacqueline Woodson ended up becoming the author that she wanted to be. Growing up, I am sure that- and she DOES describe some of this- that it was very hard for her to make it to that point. She grew up in a time where she was very much treated unfairly, was not privy to many of the opportunities that others took for granted, and really just had to prove herself if she was going to make it. And she very much did prove herself- this book being a showcase of that.

Its not my favorite book. I dont know why really, it just wasnt. That does not mean that is a bad book though. I actually do appreciate that she wrote it in verse. In one of the articles that we read 'white space' was mentioned as something that was heavy in this book. I think that is true, and it what does make this a 'good book'. It gives the reader, to an extent, the power to make their own determinations. It helps the reader to better engage with the book, and it lets the reader be more reflective about the points that Woodson is trying to make. There really were many points that were made throughout this book. Both some about racism, inequality, unfairness- fear. And some points that were just made through viewing Woodson relating to the world around her- courage, strength, determination, ect.

Her life was hard growing up. I think we have come a long way since then, but I think that we still do have further to go. I think that books like 'Brown Girl Dreaming' will help take us closer to there.