Some Places More Than Others
Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson is a reprint edition published by Bloomsbury USA on September 8, 2020. This 224-page novel is written in English and targets middle school readers. The story follows Amara, who wishes to visit her father’s family in Harlem for her birthday. As she meets her Grandpa Earl and cousins, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of her family and herself. However, her experience in New York City proves to be more complex than she anticipated, revealing challenges as she navigates the bustling environment and her father’s emotional distance.
Readers will find that the narrative explores themes of family, identity, and the significance of place. As Amara delves into her father’s past and the vibrant culture of Harlem, she learns valuable lessons about connection and belonging. The book addresses social themes relevant to young readers, particularly within the context of African American experiences in the United States. Through Amara’s journey, the story presents a thoughtful exploration of how our roots shape who we are.
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From Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson comes a heartwarming and inspiring novel for middle schoolers about finding deep roots and exploring the past, the present, and the places that make us who we are.
All Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father’s family in New York City–Harlem, to be exact. She can’t wait to finally meet her Grandpa Earl and cousins in person, and to stay in the brownstone where her father grew up. Maybe this will help her understand her family–and herself–in new way.
But New York City is not exactly what Amara thought it would be. It’s crowded, with confusing subways, suffocating sidewalks, and her father is too busy with work to spend time with her and too angry to spend time with Grandpa Earl. As she explores, asks questions, and learns more and more about Harlem and about her father and his family history, she realizes how, in some ways more than others, she connects with him, her home, and her family.
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Newbery Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Author Award
Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Young Adult Finalist
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
A Chicago Public Library Best Book, Teen Fiction
An ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults
An NPR Best Book
A Kirkus Reviews’ Best Teen Book
A Refinery29 Best Book
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