The Year We Learned to Fly

In her highly anticipated companion to the bestseller The Day You Begin, Jacqueline Woodson explores the transformative power of imagination through the story of a brother and sister who heed their grandmother's wisdom on a dreary day. As they navigate feelings of boredom and conflict, their creativity allows them to rise above challenges and discover the strength reminiscent of their ancestors. Woodson's lyrical prose celebrates resilience and the ability to envision a brighter future, encouraging listeners to harness their own beautiful, brilliant minds.