Well-read Black girl
finding our stories, discovering ourselves : an anthology
Glory Edim, Jesmyn Ward, Lynn Nottage, Jacqueline Woodson, Gabourey Sidibe, Morgan Jerkins, Tayari Jones, Rebecca Walker, Barbara Smith, Zinzi Clemmons, N. K. Jemisin, Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn, Jamia Wilson
Readers rate it 4.2 (19 on Hardcover)
239 pages · Released 2018 · Ballantine Books
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This is a collection of essays by prominent Black women writers reflecting on literature and identity, designed to inspire readers to see themselves in stories. The content focuses on literary criticism, representation, and personal discovery rather than narrative fiction, making it most suitable for teen readers and adults interested in literature and cultural studies. While the collection celebrates important voices and themes, individual essays may reference mature literary works or social themes that warrant a high school reading level.
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"Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed to be written just for you? In this collection of essays, black women writers shine a light on how important it is that we all--regardless of gender, race, religion, or ability--have the opportunity to find ourselves in literature. Whether it's lea... "Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed to be written just for you? In this collection of essays, black women writers shine a light on how important it is that we all--regardless of gender, race, religion, or ability--have the opportunity to find ourselves in literature. Whether it's learning about the complexities of femalehood from Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison, finding a new type of love in The Color Purple, or using mythology to craft an alternative black future, the subjects of each essay remind us why we turn to books in times of both struggle and relaxation"--Adapted from publisher description.
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- African American women in literature
- Women authors
- African American authors
- Race identity
- African Americans
- History and criticism
- American literature
- American literature, women authors
- American drama, african american authors, history and criticism
- African americans, race identity
- African americans in literature
- Women in literature
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ISBN 9780525619772 · Ballantine Books