Before the Ever After
2020 novel by Jacqueline Woodson
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Before the Ever After is a middle-grade novel in verse by Jacqueline Woodson, published September 1, 2020 by Nancy Paulsen Books.
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| Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Middle-grade fiction, Novel in verse |
| Publisher | Nancy Paulsen Books |
Publication date | September 1, 2020 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), Audiobook |
| Awards | 2021 Coretta Scott King Author Award |
| ISBN | 978-0-39-954543-6 |
| OCLC | 1141984564 |
Reception
Before the Ever After received starred reviews from Kirkus,[1] Booklist,[2] School Library Journal,[3] Horn Book,[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] and Shelf Awareness,[6] as well as a positive review from The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.[7]
The 2020, Booklist and Kirkus named Before the Ever After one of the best books of the year.[1][8] The following year, the Association for Library Service to Children included it on their list of Notable Children's Books,[9] and Young Adult Library Services Association named it among the year's Best Fiction for Young Adults.[10]
The audiobook received a starred review from Booklist.[11]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade & Children's | Nominee | [12] |
| 2021 | Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author | Winner | [13] |
| NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens | Winner | [14] |