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Jacqueline Woodson Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1963 · Columbus, Ohio
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Jacqueline Woodson booksbooks by Jacqueline WoodsonEach KindnessBrown Girl DreamingThe Day You BeginHarbor Me

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Who is Jacqueline Woodson?

Jacqueline Woodson writes picture books and novels about family, identity and belonging. Her memoir in verse, Brown Girl Dreaming (2014), won the National Book Award; The Day You Begin is a classroom favourite about feeling different.

Where to start

New to Jacqueline Woodson? Start with Brown Girl Dreaming.

Jacqueline Woodson’s best-known books, in order

Jacqueline Woodson’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Locomotion (2003)
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  2. Each Kindness (2012)
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  3. Brown Girl Dreaming (2014)
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  4. The Day You Begin (2018)
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  5. Harbor Me (2018)
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jacqueline Woodson?

Jacqueline Woodson writes picture books and novels about family, identity and belonging. Her memoir in verse, Brown Girl Dreaming (2014), won the National Book Award; The Day You Begin is a classroom favourite about feeling different.

What is Jacqueline Woodson’s most famous book?

Brown Girl Dreaming is a great place to start; other favourites include Each Kindness, The Day You Begin, Harbor Me.

What age are Jacqueline Woodson’s books for?

Jacqueline Woodson’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) · grades 6–8 (ages 11–14).

Can I read Jacqueline Woodson’s books free online?

Jacqueline Woodson’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Jacqueline Woodson books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Jacqueline Woodson ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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