num_pages: 277
description: A timely and powerful story about a teen girl from a poor neighborhood striving for success from acclaimed author Rene Watson.Jade believes she must get out of her neighborhood if shes ever going to succeed. Her mother says she has to take every opportunity. She has. She accepted a scholarship to a mostly-white private school and even Saturday morning test prep opportunities. But some opportunities feel more demeaning than helpful. Like an invitation to join Women to Women a mentorship program for at-risk girls. Except really its for black girls. From bad neighborhoods.But Jade doesnt need support. And just because her mentor is black doesnt mean she understands Jade. And maybe there are some things Jade could show these successful women about the real world and finding ways to make a real difference.Friendships race privilege identitythis compelling and thoughtful story explores the issues young women face.
language: English
title: Piecing Me Together
publisher: Bloomsbury