Piecing Me Together by Rene Watson (EBOOK)
Piecing Me Together by Rene Watson (EBOOK) |
A fast and powerful story about a teenage girl from a poor neighborhood struggling to succeed by the acclaimed author René Watson.
Jade thinks she must leave her neighborhood if she is to succeed.
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Her mother says that she must seize every opportunity. Dancing at the Pity Party by She has. He received a scholarship to a predominantly white private school and even had the opportunity to prepare for the tests on Saturday morning. But some opportunities seem more degrading than useful. As an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentoring program for women at risk. Besides, it’s really for black women. Poor neighborhoods.
But Jade does not need support. And just because her mentor is black doesn’t mean she understands Jade. And maybe there are things Jade can show these successful women in the real world and find ways to make a real difference.
Friendship, race, privilege, an irresistible identity and a thought-provoking story explore the problems young women face…
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