Goin' Someplace Special

Written by Patricia C. McKissack · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A young girl confronts segregation on her journey to a special place.

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40 pages· 1,602 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD730L

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Bookroo's summary

In a 1950s southern town, spirited 'Tricia Ann embarks on a solo journey to a place where everyone is welcome. Facing segregation's harsh realities, she must sit at the back of the bus, questioning life's unfairness. Yet, with each painful encounter, friends and her grandmother's empowering words remind her she's not alone. Will 'Tricia Ann's determination lead her to her special destination, or will the barriers of her world prove too great? Discover a tale of courage and hope in the face of injustice.

From the publisher

Through moving prose and beautiful watercolors, award-winning author-illustrator duo collaborate to tell the poignant tale of a spirited young girl who comes face to face with segregation in her southern town. There’s a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color…and ‘Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it’s someplace special and she’s bursting to go by herself. When her grandmother sees that she’s ready to take such a big step, ‘Tricia Ann hurries to catch the bus heading downtown. But unlike the white passengers, she must sit in the back behind the Jim Crow sign and wonder why life’s so unfair. Still, for each hurtful sign seen and painful comment heard, there’s a friend around the corner reminding ‘Tricia Ann that she’s not alone. And even her grandmother’s words–You are somebody, a human being–no better, no worse than anybody else in this world”–echo in her head, lifting her spirits and pushing her forward.