Well-read black girl : finding our stories, discovering ourselves : an anthology /

"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 feel...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Edim, Glory, 1982- (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Ballantine Books, [2018]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	American literature > Women authors > History and criticism. American literature > African American authors > History and criticism. African Americans > Race identity. African American women in literature. LITERARY COLLECTIONS / American / African American. LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays. American literature > African American authors. American literature > Women authors. Essays. Nonfiction. Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Table of 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.