Reviews
"This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now." -- Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful. Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic." -- Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN' "In this hybrid almanac of poetry, narrative and novel, Watson and Haganpiece together the ultimate pictorial of friendship, life, elegy and New York City. Through the eyes of Chelsea and Jasmine we celebrate legacy and cultures, art and diaspora, feminism and home! Read this today. Give it to the young person in your life. It is an instruction manual to freedom and love and voice. It is a triumphant example of how literary arts and poetry intersect in our everyday lives and fortify the marrow of our survival." -- Mahogany L. Browne, author of BLACK GIRL MAGIC and WOKE BABY "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade" -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." -- starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -- starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -- starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.'" -- starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." -- starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." -- starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "This stunning book is the story I''ve been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now." -- Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful. Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic." -- Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN'' " Watch Us Rise is a source of inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young people to make a difference. And it''s a great read." -- Caroline Kennedy, bestselling author and editor of SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY "In this hybrid almanac of poetry, narrative and novel, Watson and Haganpiece together the ultimate pictorial of friendship, life, elegy and New York City. Through the eyes of Chelsea and Jasmine we celebrate legacy and cultures, art and diaspora, feminism and home! Read this today. Give it to the young person in your life. It is an instruction manual to freedom and love and voice. It is a triumphant example of how literary arts and poetry intersect in our everyday lives and fortify the marrow of our survival." -- Mahogany L. Browne, author of BLACK GIRL MAGIC and WOKE BABY "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade" -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson''s story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." -- starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -- starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -- starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in ''discovering what we are really capable of.''" -- starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." -- starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." -- starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!" - Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade" - Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." - John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." - Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." - starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." - starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.'" - starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." - starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." - starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade." - Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." - John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." - Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." - starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." - starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." - starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.'" - starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." - starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." - starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." -- Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -- School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.'" -- BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." -- Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." -- BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "This stunning book is the story I''ve been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK and SHOUT "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now." -- Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful. Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic." -- Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN'' " Watch Us Rise is a source of inspiration on every page and a remarkable story of the power of young people to make a difference. And it''s a great read." -- Caroline Kennedy, bestselling author and editor of SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY "In this hybrid almanac of poetry, narrative and novel, Watson and Haganpiece together the ultimate pictorial of friendship, life, elegy and New York City. Through the eyes of Chelsea and Jasmine we celebrate legacy and cultures, art and diaspora, feminism and home! Read this today. Give it to the young person in your life. It is an instruction manual to freedom and love and voice. It is a triumphant example of how literary arts and poetry intersect in our everyday lives and fortify the marrow of our survival." -- Mahogany L. Browne, author of BLACK GIRL MAGIC and WOKE BABY "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade" -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson''s story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." -- starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -- starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -- starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in ''discovering what we are really capable of.''" -- starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." -- starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." -- starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME, "This stunning book is the story I've been waiting for my whole life; where girls rise up to claim their space with joy and power. I resolve to give a copy to every teenager I know!" -- Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of SPEAK "An extraordinary story of two indomitable spirits, the power of friendship, and what leadership looks like in the hands of young people today, Watch Us Rise is the novel we all need right now." -- Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS and TRADITION "Timely, thought-provoking, and powerful. Watch Us Rise is an immediate young adult classic." -- Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of DUMPLIN' "Timely and timeless, Piecing Me Together is a book about the ways young people deal with the hardships and heartbreak of everyday living while remaining whole and true to themselves." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade" -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An honest look at how girls stitch together their talents to find their voice and power. Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight, Watson's story trumpets the power of artistic expression to re-envision and change the world." -- starred review, Publishers Weekly on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story about the power of art, community, and friendship." -- starred review, Kirkus Reviews on PIECING ME TOGETHER "This unique and thought-provoking title offers a nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." -- starred review, School Library Journal on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A thoughtful testament to the value of growth and of work, of speaking up and of listening, that will resonate with many readers engaged in 'discovering what we are really capable of.'" -- starred review, BCCB on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Writing with the artfulness and insights of African American teen-lit pioneers Rita Williams-Garcia, Angela Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson, Watson shows Maya exploring concerns rarely made this accessible . . . essential for all collections." -- starred review, Booklist on THIS SIDE OF HOME "Watson paints a thoughtful, powerful picture of the complications of contemporary African-American experience, especially when it rubs up against the hipster middle class." -- starred review, BCCB on THIS SIDE OF HOME
