Books Like Remember Us
Families who loved Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Jacqueline Woodson's 'Remember Us' is a poignant middle grade novel following Sage, a young girl in Bushwick, as her neighborhood experiences a series of devastating fires. This backdrop of literal and metaphorical change forces Sage to confront big questions about identity, belonging, and memory. She grapples with evolving friendships and finds solace and understanding in a new friend, Freddy. The story beautifully explores how we hold onto the past while moving forward, making it ideal for children aged 8-12 who are navigating personal growth, community shifts, or the bittersweet nature of change.
