A Newbery Honor Book
The day D Foster enters Neeka and her best friendâs lives, the world opens up for them. Suddenly theyâre keenly aware of things beyond their block in Queens, things that are happening in the worldâlike the shooting of Tupac Shakurâand in search of their Big Purpose in life. Whenâall too soonâDâs mom swoops in to reclaim her, and Tupac dies, they are left with a sense of how quickly things can change and how even all-too-brief connections can touch deeply.
Includes a Discussion Guide by Jacqueline Woodson
"A slender, note-perfect novel."âThe Washington Post
"The subtlety and depth with which the author conveys the girls' relationships lend this novel exceptional vividness and staying power."âPublishers Weekly
"Jacqueline Woodson has written another absorbing story that all readersâespecially those who have felt the loss of a friendshipâwill identify with."âChildren's Literature
"Woodson creates a thought-provoking story about the importance of acceptance and connections in life."âVOYA
