 Cover of Before the Ever After | |
| Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Middle-grade fiction, Novel in verse |
| Publisher | Nancy Paulsen Books |
Publication date | September 1, 2020 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), Audiobook |
| Awards | 2021 Coretta Scott King Author Award |
| ISBN | 978-0-39-954543-6 |
Before the Ever After is a middle-grade novel in verse by Jacqueline Woodson, published September 1, 2020 by Nancy Paulsen Books.
Before the Ever After received starred reviews from Kirkus , [1] Booklist , [2] School Library Journal, [3] Horn Book, [4] Publishers Weekly , [5] and Shelf Awareness, [6] as well as a positive review from The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books . [7]
Kirkus named it one of the best books of the year. [1]
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author | Winner [8] |
| ALSC's Notable Children's Books | Selection [9] | |
| ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults | Selection [10] | |
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens | Winner [11] | |
| 2020 | Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade & Children's | Nominee [12] |
| Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio | Selection [13] |
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