Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves listeners with her lyrical narrative.
* "Manages to plumb great depths with understated simplicity+Text and art work together beautifully."—School Library Journal, starred review
"Pictures and words make strong partners here, convincingly communicating a timeless lesson."—Publishers Weekly
"Even young children will understand the fence metaphor and they will enjoy the quiet friendship drama."—Booklist
Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves listeners with her lyrical narrative.
Praise
* "Manages to plumb great depths with understated simplicity+Text and art work together beautifully."—School Library Journal, starred review
"Pictures and words make strong partners here, convincingly communicating a timeless lesson."—Publishers Weekly
"Even young children will understand the fence metaphor and they will enjoy the quiet friendship drama."—Booklist
