Well-read black girl : finding our stories, discovering ourselves : an anthology / edited by Glory Edim.

"An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club Well-Read Black Girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed to be written just for you? That feeling o...

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Other Authors: Edim, Glory, 1982- (Editor)
Language:English
Published: New York : Ballantine Books, [2018]
Edition:First edition.
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Local Note:
LM copies are part of the Professional Development Lending Library.
Physical Description:xxv, 239 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Magic mirrors / Jesmyn Ward
  • Why I keep coming back to Jamaica / Veronica Chambers
  • Her own best thing / Tayari Jones
  • Go tell it / Barbara Smith
  • Legacy : a conversation with Rebecca Walker
  • Zora and me / Marita Golden
  • Space to move around in / Renée Watson
  • Gal : a hard row to hoe / Gabourey Sidibe
  • The need for kisses / Dhonielle Clayton
  • Witnessing hope / Stephanie Powell Watts
  • Dear beloved / Nicole Dennis-Benn
  • Dreaming awake / N.K. Jemisin
  • To be a citizen / Morgan Jerkins
  • Two New Yorks / Zinzi Clemmons
  • Putting women center stage : a conversation with Lynn Nottage
  • Finding my family / Bsrat Mezghebe
  • Complex citizen / Mahogany L. Browne
  • Living a "soft black song" / Jamia Wilson
  • Amazing grace / Carla Bruce-Eddings
  • Continue to rise : a conversation with Jacqueline Woodson
  • Books for a black girl's soul / Kaitlyn Greenidge.