Feathers
By Jacqueline Woodson
A young, black, sixth
grade girl named Frannie deals with the everyday pressures of young adolescence
and racial tension during the 1970’s, the years following the end of
segregation laws. Her life, which is complicated by her deaf brother, pregnant
mother, and the class bully, becomes only more complex as a new boy transfers
to her school. This boy happens to be the only white boy in her school. Jesus
boy, a nickname coined by her classmates, has Frannie intrigued and wanting to
learn more about him. Jacqueline Woodson immerses her reader into the mind of a
young girl, who is going through and incredibly challenging transitional period,
as she questions her beliefs and relationships.
This book deals with the issues of racism, discrimination,
and disabilities while incorporating themes of faith, hope, acceptance, which
are broadly applicable to the middle school level. Taking place in the 70’s, I
think that this book creates an interesting opportunity to work with historical
social issues that are still relevant in modern-day society.
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