Remember Us
Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson is a poignant exploration of memory and the passage of time, set against the backdrop of a neighborhood in turmoil. Published by Penguin on October 10, 2023, this 192-page book is written in English and captures the complexities of adolescence through the eyes of Sage, a young girl navigating friendships and personal growth as her community faces destruction.
In this narrative, Sage grapples with her identity as she prepares to enter seventh grade, all while her neighborhood, Bushwick, is engulfed in flames. The story highlights her relationships, particularly with a new friend, Freddy, who helps her confront the emotional challenges of change and loss. Readers will find themes of friendship and resilience woven throughout, as Sage learns to cherish the present while reflecting on her past. Remember Us offers a thoughtful look at how memories shape our futures amidst the chaos of life.
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National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into life’s burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future.
It seems like Sage’s whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as “The Matchbox” in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, she’s also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls she’s known since childhood. A group that each day, feels further and further away from her. But it’s also the summer of Freddy, a new kid who truly gets Sage. Together, they reckon with the pain of missing the things that get left behind as time moves on, savor what’s good in the present, and buoy each other up in the face of destruction. And when the future comes, it is Sage’s memories of the past that show her the way forward. Remember Us speaks to the power of both letting go . . . and holding on.
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