Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings - Braxton, Aaron
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Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a heartwarming and deeply moving coming-of-age story that follows the unforgettable journey into the heart of Jesse, a precocious 10-year-old, African American boy. Jesse is a 5th grade loner, but his intelligence and boundless imagination set him apart. He forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful and popular Khalilah, a bond that even grief and tragedy can't tear apart. Dive into a transformative tale that weaves the shape-shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars into profound life lessons. From their humble beginnings as craving, crawling…mehr

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Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a heartwarming and deeply moving coming-of-age story that follows the unforgettable journey into the heart of Jesse, a precocious 10-year-old, African American boy. Jesse is a 5th grade loner, but his intelligence and boundless imagination set him apart. He forms an unlikely friendship with the beautiful and popular Khalilah, a bond that even grief and tragedy can't tear apart. Dive into a transformative tale that weaves the shape-shifting metamorphosis of caterpillars into profound life lessons. From their humble beginnings as craving, crawling creatures, to their emergence as graceful winged beauties, Jesse's story mirrors this awe-inspiring life cycle. It's a powerful narrative that rises from the ashes, inspires hope, grows emotionally richer with each turning page, and reveals life's possibilities. Bold, raw, and transcendent, this powerful work explores the depths of an insightful, deep-thinking Black boy's subconscious mind. Jesse's inner dialogue, his innate understanding of accepting others for who they are, and his search for identity, will resonate deeply with readers. Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is a story that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions-laughter, tears, nostalgia, and introspection. With ever-changing moods, Jesse is a "everyman," hero for all ages, making this beautiful book about Black boyhood, is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt different, misunderstood, or alone. Embark on this unforgettable journey! Special Note: Jesse and the Caterpillar Who Got Its Wings is not just a captivating read, but is also aligned with Core Standards and Academic Language; making it an educational treasure.
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Hailing from Boston, MA, and growing up in Santa Rosa CA, Aaron Braxton currently resides in Southern California where he is a graduate of San Diego State University with a B.A. in Speech Communication and a M.A. in Curriculum Writing and Instruction from the University of Southern California. He is the author of several books, plays, features films and television pilots. "A strong, vital, and progressive society cannot be made unless people create it together. We are free to examine limits, but we have to be motivated by recognizing that there are none."