Skin and Bones A Novel
Skin and Bones A Novel by Renée Watson is a poignant exploration of identity and resilience, set to be published by Little Brown on May 6, 2025. This 416-page novel delves into the life of Lena Baker, a plus-size single mother navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and motherhood in contemporary Portland. As Lena prepares for her wedding, a shocking revelation from her fiancé forces her to reevaluate her life and the generational lessons she wishes to impart to her daughter.
Readers will find a soulful narrative that addresses themes of self-love and societal acceptance, as Lena grapples with her own insecurities while striving to empower her daughter. The story intricately weaves elements of domestic life and the bonds between mothers and daughters, highlighting the challenges faced by women in a world that often overlooks them. Through lyrical prose, Watson invites readers to reflect on the legacies we inherit and the strength required to embrace one’s true self.
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Best Book of May 2024 by New York Post. Finalist for the 2024 Westport Prize for Literature.
A plus-size single mother struggles to fit into spaces not made for her in this soulful, lyrical novel that explores what ultimately gets passed down from one generation to the next
With her wedding weeks away, Lena Baker feels excited for the next chapter. She’s built a steady life in Portland, and between wine nights with her two best friends, a loving relationship, and a rewarding job, she’s happy–until a devastating confession from her fiancé on their wedding day shakes her world. Unmoored and grieving, Lena questions everything she thought she knew about love, friendship, and motherhood.
In this stirring exploration of who society makes room for, one mother resolves to teach her daughter self-love even as she herself struggles with it–and learns how to shine her bold, brilliant light in a world that wants to dim it.
“An exquisite love letter to Black women.” –Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
“Renée Watson’s writing is divine.” –Kwame Alexander, author of Why Fathers Cry at Night
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