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The Year We Learned to Fly

Author: Jacqueline WoodsonIllustrator: Rafael López

Set across four seasons, two children are encouraged by their grandmother to use their minds to take flight. The pairing of liberating words and vivid, bold illustrations creates an enlivening and empowering account of the vitality of the human mind. Sensitive references are made to the deep injustices of enslavement, which highlight spirit and strength with true poignancy and power.

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  • Jacqueline Woodson is a multi-award-winning author
  • Rafael López is a multi-award-winning illustrator
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Class/socio-economic diversity
  • Single parent
  • Under-represented voice