Jacqueline Woodson (born in 1963) is an American author known for writing more than 40 books for children, young adults, and adults that focus on African American experiences. Her works, which include the award-winning memoir Brown Girl Dreaming (2014), explore themes such as child abuse, identity, homosexuality, community, and friendship. Woodsonâs 2018 childrenâs book The Day You Begin, which was illustrated by renowned Mexican-American artist Rafael LĂłpez, was adapted into an animated television for PBS in 2026.
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