some places more than others by renee watson

A textured, warm and positive story, beautifully written and with a poetic feel.

Concepts of family history are neatly tied together with the extensive roots of black American history that are revealed to Amara, giving her a true sense of empowerment and identity. And then there’s Big T and Titus buying me shoes, and Aunt Sofie not caring that she is not. All the cards and phone calls from Grandpa Earl and Aunt Tracey. How Nina just bundled me in, like another little sister. How Ava looked more scared than she’d admit when they thought I was missing. Renee Watson is an outstanding storyteller and Amara’s voice is clear and compelling. getting to know each other, there is love there.

But it’s one with a powerful history that speaks deeply to Amara and leads to surprising revelations about people she loves and her own sense of self. Harlem, NY is very different from her home in Oregon and, arriving in the city, she’s plunged in a whole new world. Perhaps she can untangle the web of secrets that’s got her family twisted into this knot, and help her father mend the past. What could make them so mad at each other?įor Amara, this makes the trip even more important. Until she discovers her dad hasn’t spoken to his dad, Grandpa Earl, for twelve years – not since the day she was born. Newbery Honor author Renée Watson explores a family’s. Amara desperately wants a trip to New York for her birthday, to meet her dad’s family and see where he grew up and she can’t understand why her parents are reticent about the trip. Read 573 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers.

Some places more than others by renee watson