Piecing Me Together facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Renée Watson |
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| Publisher | Bloomsbury USA |
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Publication date
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February 14, 2017 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King Award Newbery Medal |
| ISBN | 978-1-68119-105-8 |
| OCLC | 948336456 |
Piecing Me Together is an award-winning book from 2017 by Renée Watson. It's a story told from the main character's point of view, which is called a "first-person novel." The book follows Jade, a determined African American high school student. Many people liked the book, and it won several important awards.
Contents
Discovering Jade's Story
The book's main character and narrator is Jade. She is a sixteen-year-old African American student. Jade goes to a private school in Portland, Oregon. She attends on a scholarship, which means her tuition is paid for. Most students at her school are white.
Jade's Background and Dreams
Jade comes from a neighborhood that is not as wealthy as those of her classmates. She often feels different from them. Her mother always tells her to use every chance she gets. Jade wants to study abroad, maybe in another country. She is very good at Spanish and hopes to use her skills.
The Women to Women Program
Instead of studying abroad, Jade's school counselor offers her a different chance. She can join the "Women to Women" program. This program pairs students with a mentor. A mentor is an experienced person who guides and supports someone younger. Jade is paired with a woman named Maxine.
Challenges and New Beginnings
At first, Jade is excited about having Maxine as her mentor. She has high hopes for their time together. However, Maxine often doesn't show up or is unreliable. Jade starts to wonder if the program is helping her or Maxine more. She feels let down.
Through her passion for art, Jade begins to understand something important. She realizes she needs to create her own chances in life. She learns that she can make things happen for herself, even when others don't follow through.
