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Piecing Me Together

Piecing Me Together

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Piecing Me Together. A beautiful coming-of-age story about Jade, a girl deemed at-risk by the bureaucratic forces that try and neatly pack everyone into little boxes. But Jade feels like she's made up of hundreds of conflicting pieces and is trying to figure out how to make them all fit together. A beautifully written, nuanced story about growing up a black girl in a system that seems like its trying to destroy you.

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Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed.

Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And she has. She accepted a scholarship to a mostly white private school and even Saturday morning test prep opportunities. But some opportunities feel more demeaning than helpful. Like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship programme for 'at-risk' girls. Except really, it's for black girls. From 'bad' neighborhoods. And just because Maxine, her college-graduate mentor, is black, doesn't mean she understands Jade. And maybe there are some things Jade could show these successful women about the real world and finding ways to make a real difference.

"An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
"Watson's elegantly crafted novel speaks to the myriad of people who find themselves searching for themselves in the world. Timely and timeless ... There is a little bit of Jade in all of us." Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
"An inspirational and complex character who continually focuses our attention on the beauty of all things black ... Very rewarding" Irish Examiner
"Be uplifted, have a little cry and lose yourself to the wonderful story of teenager Jade" Emerald Street
"Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade ... A book you'll want to hug!" Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys
"A nuanced story about girls navigating the landmines of others' good intentions, Piecing Me Together will make readers wrestle with every assumption they have about race, economic class, and so-called at-risk kids ... Watson is a top-rate storyteller" Meg Medina, award-winning author of Burn Baby Burn
"Jade's narrative voice offers compelling reflections on the complexities of race and gender, class and privilege, and fear and courage ... Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Through Jade's insightful and fresh narration, Watson presents a powerful story that challenges stereotypes ... A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
Unique and thought-provoking." School Library Journal, starred review
"A balancing act between class, race, and social dynamics, with Watson constantly undercutting stereotypes and showing no fear in portraying virtues along with vices. The book's defiance of a single-issue lens will surely inspire discussion and consideration" Booklist
"Questions of race, self-acceptance, and self-worth are the focus of this book and will give young women a chance to realise that they are worthwhile just being themselves ... All students would benefit from reading this book." School Library Connection

Paperback.

272 pages.

Published by Bloomsbury.

19.6cm x 12.9cm.

Young Adult fiction.

Renee Watson is the acclaimed author of the teen novel, This Side of Home, and two picture books: Harlem's Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel, What Momma Left Me debuted as an ABA New Voices Pick. She lives in New York City.

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