Description

In a small community where everyday choices ripple outward, a young narrator reflects on the power of compassion—how a single act of kindness can change a day, a relationship, and even the way people see one another. As the story moves through moments of friendship, loss, and quiet courage, the characters learn that kindness isn’t always loud or dramatic; it’s often practiced in the choices we make when no one is watching. With lyrical, accessible prose and a deeply empathetic voice, Jacqueline Woodson explores themes of empathy, community, and the moral weight of everyday actions. Tender and thought-provoking, this book invites readers to recognize that being kind is a habit—one that can help heal hearts and strengthen the bonds that hold a community together.

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paperback

Penguin Young Readers Group

Published Jan 1, 2012

ISBN: 9780399246524

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Details

First Published

2012

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson.

Death/Grief