Title: Show Way
Written by: Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrated by: Hudson Talbott
Soft cover: 48 pages
Ages: 6-8
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
ISBN: 0-399-23749-6
Published: September 2005
Price: $16.99
The fabrics of our lives are woven through the generations with rich history to be shared. Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson is a heartwarming and heart wrenching story all at once about Soonie’s family and their plight across the generations in the quest for freedom. To learn of the struggles and successes individuals endured to ensure their eventual path to freedom has an inspiring stronghold across hundreds of years, one not to be forgotten.
Immerse yourself in the elegant storytelling of Newberry Honor winner, Jacqueline Woodson, and be prepared to be mesmerized. To learn more about author, Jacqueline Woodson visit: http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/.
The awe inspiring illustrations of Hudson Talbott will leave the reader emotionally satisfied. Visit the fascinating world of Hudson Talbott at: http://www.hudsontalbott.com/.
Personal note: I had the thrilling opportunity to listen to Jacqueline Woodson speak at the NY Winter SCBWI Conference in January where she read Show Way to the audience. Her writing is exhilarating while reading on your own, but to hear her in person is breathtaking. While I read, Show Way Ms. Woodson’s voice echoed through my mind bringing chills throughout. The experience will stay with me forever.
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI would love to have heard Jacqueline Woodson's reading of her book. When I read her book, I will be imagining her voice, as per your description.
By the way, did you know that one of your links is not active? The Underground Railroad, one of your other sites, shows this when I click on it:
The Underground Railroad
I do enjoy reading your posts, Donna.
~ Just Joany
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Oops! I forgot to mention that I'm having a drawing at Red Wagon Flights.
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Joany
Very nice interview. I look foreward to reading the book. I wish I could have heard her read it in person, what fun. Looking forward to your release of the historical fiction book you are doing too, my friend. Best wished.
ReplyDeleteDarn!!! I knew I should have gone this year! But thank you for bringing us a piece of the conference. I wanted to be in that audience listening to Ms Woodson talking about reading and writing and listening to her work.:) She sounds so awesome. I hope some day to meet her.
ReplyDeleteDid you get a chance to meet her?