The Other Side

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.

With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and E. B. Lewis's amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/15/2001
ISBN: 9780399231162
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 10.10h x 11.60w x 0.40d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Children's Books of Distinction Awards - Winner
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Honor Book
Award: Bluebonnet Awards - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/04/2000 pg. 73
Booklist 12/15/2000 pg. 804
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2001 pg. 61
School Library Journal 01/01/2001 pg. 112
Booklist 02/15/2001 pg. 1154
New York Times 03/11/2001 pg. 26
Christian Home & School 05/01/2001 pg. 29
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 282 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's 01/01/2002 pg. 769
Booklist 02/15/2002 pg. 1034
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2002 pg. 1234
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 282 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
School Library Journal 11/01/2002

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 46154 / Other Side
Reading Level: 2.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5