DESCRIPTION :

Jacqueline Woodson’s Red at the Bone is a beautifully written novel that explores family, identity, race, and the weight of history. Told through multiple perspectives across different generations, the story revolves around Melody, a sixteen-year-old girl whose coming-of-age ceremony serves as the backdrop for unraveling her family’s past. The novel moves seamlessly between timelines, revealing how Melody’s mother, Iris, became pregnant at a young age and chose ambition over motherhood. Meanwhile, Melody’s grandparents, deeply rooted in their African American heritage, grapple with their daughter’s choices and the societal pressures placed upon them.