Another Brooklyn
Jacqueline Woodson
About this book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNING AUTHOR A TIME MAGAZINE TOP 10 NOVEL OF 2016 | SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2016 FROM THE WINNER OF THE ASTRID LINDGREN MEMORIAL AWARD 2018 They used to be inseparable. They used to be young, brave and brilliant – amazingly beautiful and terrifyingly alone. August, Sylvia, Angela and Gigi shared everything: songs, secrets, fears and dreams. But 1970s Brooklyn was also a dangerous place, where grown men reached for innocent girls, where mothers disappeared and futures vanished at the turn of a street corner. Another Brooklyn is a heartbreaking and exquisitely written novel about a fleeting friendship that united four young lives, from one of our most gifted novelists.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Another Brooklyn" by Jacqueline Woodson was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its themes related to race and colonialism. This decision followed formal complaints from parents and community members who argued that the book's content was inappropriate for students. The bans were upheld in multiple school board votes, reflecting a growing trend of challenging literature that addresses complex social issues.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | Racial |