What Momma Left Me - Hardcover

RENÉE WATSON is the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning author of the novels Piecing Me Together, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, co-written with Ilyasah Shabazz, and two picture books: Harlem's Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen. Renée is the founder of I, Too, Arts Collective, a nonprofit committed to nurturing underrepresented voices in the creative arts. She lives in New York City.
www.reneewatson.net
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“A heartbreaking and intense young adult novel. . . . Deftly conveys raw and accessible emotions. Thoughtful character development turns stereotypes on their head.” ―Foreword Reviews, starred review

“Warm, rich, and satisfying.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“The author is a natural storyteller. . . . While the events, setting, and characters of this story are definitely contemporary, the tale is timeless.” ―VOYA

“Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small.” ―School Library Journal

“Timely and timeless.” ―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

“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