Poetry · Middle grade
Brown Girl Dreaming
Written in verse, this is the author's account of growing up in the 1960s and 70s, moving between South Carolina and New York, and discovering the power of stories and writing.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2014
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 353
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy lyrical memoirs about childhood, family and finding your voice.
Skip this if you want a conventional plot-driven narrative.
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Quick answers about Brown Girl Dreaming
- What is Brown Girl Dreaming about?
- Written in verse, this is the author's account of growing up in the 1960s and 70s, moving between South Carolina and New York, and discovering the power of stories and writing.
- Who should read Brown Girl Dreaming?
- Read it if you enjoy lyrical memoirs about childhood, family and finding your voice. Skip it if you want a conventional plot-driven narrative.
- How long and how fast is Brown Girl Dreaming?
- It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 353 pages, first published in 2014.
- Does Brown Girl Dreaming have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Racism.
- Can I borrow Brown Girl Dreaming for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Brown Girl Dreaming; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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