"Intermittently funny, frustrating, and touching. . . . Allows Black readers to see themselves and all readers to find a character they can love. Move over Ramona Quimby, Portland has another neighbor you have to meet!" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Adroitly captures the uncertainty of growing up amid change through the eyes of an irrepressible black girl." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review "A beautifully rendered series of vignettes à la Beezus and Ramona featuring a Black girl developing into her own personhood, this is a strong start to a new middle-grade series. Ryan Hart is a vivacious child [...] with personality and spirit reminiscent of some of the most well-loved heroines in classic juvenile fiction tales." --
Booklist, starred review "A fresh beginning to a new chapter book series featuring a girl who can coax out sunshine from behind the darkest storm." --
Shelf Awareness, starred review "This brave new world we're living in sure could use more stories about these bright and imaginative girls who specialize in 'making a way out of no way.'" --
The New York Times Book Review "Ryan Hart approaches challenges in her life with bravery, common sense, and humor. . . . a refreshing character." --
Horn Book Magazine "Middle graders who like realistic fiction will enjoy getting to know this earnest girl and her supportive family." --
School Library Connection "Plenty of charm . . . readers will look forward to Ryan's future adventures." --
BCCB "The theme of loving family and friends even through difficult times will resonate with readers. Cheerful black-and-white illustrations enhance the story and convey Ryan's effervescent personality." --
School Library Journal online "Timely and timeless." --
Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at . . . the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade." --
Jason Reynolds, author of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel." --
John Green, bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Teeming with compassion and insight." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story." --
Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER "A nuanced meditation on race, privilege, and intersectionality." --
SLJ, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Will resonate with many readers." --
BCCB, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER
