Jacqueline Woodson The Jacqueline Woodson Collection Eight Book Box Set For Young Adult Readers

Celebrate storytelling with The Jacqueline Woodson Collection 8 Books Box Set — a paperback boxed set perfect for young readers, families, teachers, and book lovers who appreciate honest, lyrical coming-of-age stories. This carefully assembled book collection gathers eight acclaimed novels by bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson, offering a powerful mix of hope, grief, family, and resilience. Ideal as a gift set, classroom resource, or a keepsake for a teenager’s shelf.

Titles in this Set: Peace; Locomotion; After Tupac and D Foster; Feathers; Locomotion; Hush; Miracle's Boys; The House You Pass on the Way; From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124351984

Inside this children's series and young adult collection you'll find stories that speak to real-life struggles and quiet triumphs. Each paperback edition showcases Woodson's distinctive voice — spare, poetic, and deeply empathetic — making these books great for bedtime reading, guided classroom discussions, or independent exploration.

• Peace: Twelve-year-old Lonnie learns what it means to belong while living with his foster family and taking on the role of the "rememberer" for his missing sister, Lili — a thoughtful read about memory, family, and identity.
• Locomotion: Told in verse, this moving book follows Lonnie (also called Locomotion) as he copes with the loss of his parents and the distance from his sister, offering a tender portrait of grief and the healing power of words.
• After Tupac and D Foster: When the charismatic D Foster arrives, Neeka and her friend discover a wider world beyond their Queens block — a coming-of-age tale that blends friendship, music, and social awareness.
• Feathers: Inspired by the poem "Hope is the thing with feathers," this gently philosophical story centers on Frannie and the idea of hope in a classroom setting, ideal for early learners exploring empathy.
• Hush: Evie Thomas (formerly Toswiah) is navigating a changed life after loss; Woodson explores silence, identity, and belonging in this quiet, powerful novel.
• Miracle's Boys: The story of three brothers in New York City who must hold their family together after losing their parents — a resonant, award-winning narrative about responsibility and brotherhood.
• The House You Pass on the Way: Thirteen-year-old Staggerlee (once Evangeline) wrestles with history, trauma, and becoming herself after family tragedy rooted in anti-civil rights violence.
• From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun: A collection of notebooks where Melanin Sun records his feelings — a raw, intimate portrait of a young boy learning to find his voice.

Why parents and educators choose this boxed set:

• Trusted, award-winning author: Jacqueline Woodson is a Newbery Honor recipient and former Young People’s Poet Laureate.
• Versatile use: perfect for bedtime reading, literature circles, or middle-school curricula.
• Emotionally rich stories that build empathy and discussion.
• Portable paperback editions make this an accessible, affordable boxed set.

Whether you're buying a gift set for a young reader, stocking a classroom library, or starting your own Jacqueline Woodson collection, this boxed set is a timeless, thoughtful choice. These books offer comfort, conversation, and honest reflections on growing up — lasting reads that will be returned to again and again.