Brown Girl Dreaming
memoir by Woodson
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Brown Girl Dreaming is a memoir by Jacqueline Woodson, written in verse and published in 2014. The book recounts Woodson's experiences growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in both South Carolina and New York. It explores themes of identity, family, and the African American experience during that era. Woodson's work often focuses on realistic characters and the importance of community and friendship. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including a National Book Award for this memoir.1
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