The Other Side
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new...
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Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and E. B. Lewis's amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780399231162 (0399231161)
ASIN: 399231161
Publish date: January 15th 2001
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Literature,
Cultural,
Realistic Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
African American,
Culture,
Family,
Picture Books,
Race,
Multicultural Literature
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson is about a young black named Clover who wonders about why her mom won't let her go on the other side of the fence where a white family resides. A girl named Annie lives on the other side of the fence. After not very long, Clover begins to be curious about Annie. ...
Genre: Racism / Friendship / African American Year Published: 2001 Year Read: 2014 Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons I have been reading many children’s books that deal with prejudice and racism, but out of all the children’s books I had read that dealt with that subject; “The Other Side” whi...
A simple story that tells such a powerful message; a great way to introduce a conversation on racism. Two girls are neighbors, separated by more than a fence. One is African-American, the other Caucasian. Each of their mothers told them not to cross the fence. The girls choose to compromise and spen...
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