Piecing Me Together

by Renée Watson

The only thing fancy about me is my name: Jade. But I am not precious like the gem. There is nothing exquisite about my life. It’s mine, though, so I’m going to make something out of it.

My name is Ruby which is an gem I felt a connection to this statement

At least he’s in my life.

I think about this as I ride to school. How I am someone’s answered prayer but also someone’s deferred dream.

How I am someone’s answered prayer but also someone’s deferred dream.

Powerful Statement

he puts on a voice and uses slang and acts in ways that seem so opposite of who he really is.

“Why was I chosen for this?” Mrs. Parker clears her throat. “Well, uh, selection was based on, uh, gender, grade, and, well, several other things.” “Like?” “Well, uh, several things. Teacher nominations . . . uh, need.”

Stereotyping Racism

having a form of freedom but no real power.

All black people today, knowingly or unknowingly

This is something I learned from Mom. Whenever we go out to eat, we usually have dinner at an all-you-can-eat place, like Izzy’s or Old Country Buffet. Once we’re full and ready to go, Mom takes foil out of her bag and discreetly wraps up food for us to take.

Relatable

‘You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day. You can teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime.’”

Maybe because I know so many people who work hard but still don’t get the things they deserve, sometimes not even the things they need.

True Statement