How to Grow a Family Tree
Bea Birdsong, illustrated by Jasu Hu
Emmylou dreads a school assignment about family trees because hers seems nearly bare beside her classmates’ detailed branches and stories. She lives with Mama and lacks some of the relatives others describe. As she thinks about the people around her, she recognizes the care offered by neighbors and friends: shared food, after-school help, playmates, and support. By the end, Emmylou understands that these chosen connections belong in her idea of family.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
