some places more than others by renee watson

'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 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult FinalistĪ New York Public Library Best Book for TeensĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book, Teen FictionĪn ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults 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. 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 middle-grade novel 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 renee watson