95 pages • 3 hours read
Renée WatsonPiecing Me Together
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson follows Jade Butler, an African American high school student on scholarship at an elite private school, as she navigates racial and socioeconomic challenges. Encouraged to join the Woman to Woman mentorship program, Jade initially struggles with her mentor while facing everyday racism. Through advocating for herself and others, Jade aims to combine her artistic passion with social justice. The book addresses experiences of racism and implicit bias.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Renée Watson's Piecing Me Together is hailed for its candid exploration of race, class, and identity through the eyes of a young Black girl. Praised for its authentic voice and relatable protagonist, it captures the complexities of coming of age. Some critics note a slower narrative pace, but overall, it's celebrated for its poignant, empowering message.
Who Should Read Piecing Me Together?
A reader who would enjoy Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson is likely a young adult interested in themes of race, identity, and social justice. Fans of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give or Jason Reynolds' Long Way Down will appreciate the nuanced exploration of a young Black girl's challenges and growth.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
680LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Family
Race / Racism