An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended

John Green, New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER

Warm, rich and satisfying

Kirkus Reviews

Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small

School Library Journal

A warm and uplifting book, full of heart and hope

BookTrust

A realistic and accessible exploration of broken families, race, poverty and staying true to yourself

CultureFly

Watson's award-winning novels have a firm sense of place and perfectly capture an adolescent's struggle to cope with the pressures of family, friends and school while searching for who they want to be […] What Momma Left Me is also a good choice for an English class exploring how to use poetic devices to communicate emotions and the minutiae and messiness of life

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