The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson is about a young black named Clover who wonders about why her mom won't let her go on the other side of the fence where a white family resides. A girl named Annie lives on the other side of the fence. After not very long, Clover begins to be curious about Annie. One day, they decide to sit on the fence together. I believe this book is an excellent way for teachers to address political and social implications. In my classroom, I would use to teach students about segregation and how it affected the way people treated each other.
Lexile: AD490L
