Feathers

In Jacqueline Woodson's Feathers, young Frannie navigates a winter filled with surprises while grappling with concepts of hope, identity, and faith. As she observes her friend Samantha's evolving sense of holiness and the intriguing new boy, dubbed the Jesus Boy, Frannie begins to reflect on her own feelings and the complexities surrounding her brother's deafness and other pressures in her life. Through this poignant exploration, Woodson invites listeners to delve into the nuanced emotions of growing up and seeing beyond the surface.