Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jacqueline Woodson continues to be a force to be reckoned with, and in her new book for adults, she proves yet again how versatile and talented she is. ANOTHER BROOKLYN (Harper Collins) is certainly another Brooklyn from the one we know in 2016; it is a world where dangers swim beneath the surface, causing the innocence of young girls to quickly become experienced. And who is there to protect the children as they grow up in this world? Absolutely no one, since mothers disappear and fathers escape into religion, often leaving the children to fend for themselves. Written with lush and lyrical language, the book almost feels like a long poem, a dreamscape, which made me feel heartbroken and impassioned, every step of the way. And always present is the power and poignancy of friendship. This is a must read!

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