Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about an unforgettable family on a roadtrip during one of the most important times in the civil rights movement. When the Watson familytenyearold Kenny Momma Dad little sister Joetta and brother Byronsets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham Alabama they dont realize that theyre heading toward one of the darkest moments in Americas history. The Watsons journey reminds us that even in the hardest times laughter and family can help us get through anything. A modern classic. NPR Marvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving. The New York Times One of the best novels EVER. Jacqueline Woodson Newbery Honor and National Book Awardwinning author of Brown Girl Dreaming Bonus Content New foreword and afterword from the author Map of the Watsons journey Original manuscript pages and letter from the Newbery committee Personal essays celebrating the books legacy by awardwinning authors Elizabeth Acevedo Chris Crutcher Kate DiCamillo Varian Johnson David Barclay Moore Jason Reynolds Jerry Spinelli Vince Vawter Rita WilliamsGarcia and Jacqueline Woodson show more