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The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963


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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about an unforgettable family on a road-trip during one of the most important times in the civil rights movement.

When the Watson family—ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron—sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, they don’t realize that they’re heading toward one of the darkest moments in America’s history. The Watsons’ journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything.
 
“A modern classic.” —NPR

“Marvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving.” —The New York Times

“One of the best novels EVER.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
 
Bonus Content
• New foreword and afterword from the author
• Map of the Watsons’ journey
• Original manuscript pages and letter from the Newbery committee
• Personal essays celebrating the book’s legacy by award-winning authors: Elizabeth Acevedo, Chris Crutcher, Kate DiCamillo, Varian Johnson, David Barclay Moore, Jason Reynolds, Jerry Spinelli, Vince Vawter, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Jacqueline Woodson

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0440414121
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yearling (September 8, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780440414124
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440414124
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 – 12 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 920L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.66 x 7.75 inches