Age rating and parents' guide:Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson
Ages 12–14
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson is best for children aged 12–14. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Civil-rights era racism.
Jacqueline Woodson recalls growing up Black in the 1960s and 1970s, discovering family, identity, history, and her voice through verse.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Civil-rights era racism
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel in verse
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- History & biography
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
- Lyrical
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Family
- Emotions & empathy
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