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Jacqueline Woodson (Your Favorite Authors)

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons

5 out of 5

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Jacqueline Woodson is one of the most acclaimed and beloved authors of our time. Her books have won numerous awards, including the National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, and the Coretta Scott King Award. She has also been named a MacArthur Fellow and a National Humanities Medalist.

Woodson's writing is known for its lyrical beauty, its emotional honesty, and its unflinching exploration of race, class, and gender. She has written books for children and adults, and her work has been translated into more than 30 languages.

In her books, Woodson often writes about the experiences of young people who are struggling to find their place in the world. She writes about the challenges they face, the dreams they have, and the hope they cling to. Her books are full of compassion and understanding, and they offer readers a glimpse into the lives of people who are often marginalized.

Woodson is a master storyteller, and her books have touched the lives of millions of readers. She is an inspiration to aspiring writers, and her work will continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come.

Awards and Honors

National Book Award (2014)
Newbery Medal (2015)
Coretta Scott King Award (2015)
MacArthur Fellow (2015)
National Humanities Medalist (2018)

Selected Bibliography

Brown Girl Dreaming (2014)
Another Brooklyn (2016)
Red at the Bone (2019)
Harbor Me (2020)
The Day You Begin (2021)

Reviews

"Jacqueline Woodson is a master storyteller, and her books are full of compassion and understanding." - The New York Times

"Woodson's writing is lyrical and honest, and her characters are unforgettable." - The Washington Post

"Jacqueline Woodson is one of the most important writers of our time." - Time magazine

About the Author

Jacqueline Woodson was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963. She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Brown University in 1986 and received an MFA from New York University in 1990.

Woodson has written more than 30 books for children and adults. Her work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has won numerous awards.

Woodson is a MacArthur Fellow and a National Humanities Medalist. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Jacqueline Woodson (Your Favorite Authors)

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons

5 out of 5