some places more than others by renée watson

'A much-needed novel about the importance of roots and family connections.' - Foreword Reviews, starred review Amara's search for her roots is tender and empowering.' - School Library Journal, starred review 'Watson is a master of structure and character development. 'A meaningful opportunity for students-particularly those in underrepresented communities-to celebrate themselves and their identities.' - School Library Connection, starred review

As she explores, asks questions, and learns more and more about Harlem and about her father and his family history, she realizes how, in some ways more than others, she connects with him, her home, and her family.Īcclaim for Piecing Me Together Newbery Honor Book Coretta Scott King Author Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult Finalist A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens A Chicago Public Library Best Book, Teen Fiction An ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults An NPR Best Book A Kirkus Reviews ' Best Teen Book A Refinery29 Best Book It's crowded, with confusing subways, suffocating sidewalks, and her father is too busy with work to spend time with her and too angry to spend time with Grandpa Earl.

Maybe this will help her understand her family-and herself-in new way.īut New York City is not exactly what Amara thought it would be. She can't wait to finally meet her Grandpa Earl and cousins in person, and to stay in the brownstone where her father grew up. From Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson comes a heartwarming and inspiring novel for middle schoolers about finding deep roots and exploring the past, the present, and the places that make us who we are.Īll Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father's family in New York City-Harlem, to be exact.

Some places more than others by renée watson