Author's Life
What state was Jacqueline Woodson born in?
Ohio
Who is the narrator of Brown Girl Dreaming?
Jacqueline Woodson
prominent theme in Brown Girl Dreaming is the struggle for identity. What does Jacqueline find to be her “escape” and a place where she can express herself freely?
Writing
Who gave the I have a dream speech
MLK
Brown Girl Dreaming is written in this style of poetry, where the verses are short and focused on specific moments.
Free Verse
Where was the gray place that she hated.
New York City
This character is Jacqueline’s grandmother who plays a significant role in her upbringing and is a source of wisdom and religion.
Grandma
In the book, what movement are they fighting for?
Who refused to get up and sit in the back of the bus?
Rosa Parks
Jackie moves to New York City after this important event happens in her life.
The birth of Roman
When is Jacqueline's Birthday?
February 12 1963
This sibling of Jacqueline is known for being smart and always reading!
Odella
A recurring symbol in the book is the image of birds. What do the birds represent in the context of Jacqueline’s life?
Freedom
Who was only 6 years old and part of the integration of schools
Ruby Bridges
This activist and leader of the Nation of Islam preached black pride and was assassinated in 1965.
Malcolm X
What place feels like home to her?
Greenville, South Carolina
Jacqueline’s mother is a central character. What is her name?
Mary Ann Irby
Family is an important theme in Brown Girl Dreaming. Jackie is especially close to her grandmother, who shares what with her.
Religion
What civil rights activist went to Sterling High school?
Jesse Jackson
This activist became the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi in 1962, despite violent protests.
James Meredith
Jacqueline Woodson’s family moved to this city when she was young, which greatly influenced her writing and perspective on race and identity.
Brooklyn, New York?
This character is Jacqueline’s father, and though he is distant for most of her childhood, he has an impact on her life.
Jack Woodson
What theme does Uncle Odell, Roman, Aunt Kay, and Grandpa Hope
Loss
Who was a young boy who was brutally beaten for "cat calling" a white woman?
Emmett Till
This African American attorney played a key role in challenging legal segregation and was the lead counsel in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?