Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America – An Acclaimed YA Anthology on Diverse Teen Experiences

Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, and featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling Black authors writing for teens today―Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and Black in America. A selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Black is...sisters navigating their relationship at summer camp in Portland, Oregon, as written by Renée Watson. Black is…three friends walking back from the community pool talking about nothing and everything, in a story by Jason Reynolds. Black is…Nic Stone’s high-class beauty dating a boy her momma would never approve of. Black is…two girls kissing in Justina Ireland’s story set in Maryland. Black is urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more―because there are countless ways to be Black enough. Contributors: Justina Ireland Varian Johnson Rita Williams-Garcia Dhonielle Clayton Kekla Magoon Leah Henderson Tochi Onyebuchi Jason Reynolds Nic Stone Liara Tamani Renée Watson Tracey Baptiste Coe Booth Brandy Colbert Jay Coles Ibi Zoboi Lamar Giles A Star-Studded YA Anthology: Featuring seventeen acclaimed and bestselling authors including Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Renée Watson, and Justina Ireland. Authentic Coming of Age Stories: Explore the joys, heartbreaks, and questions of the modern Black teen experience, from summer camp revelations to first kisses. Exploring Black Identity: Tackles the question of what it means to be "Black enough" through stories about nerds, LGBTQ+ teens, rich kids, rural kids, and everyone in between. A Call for Empathy and Understanding: A powerful and moving collection that serves as both a mirror for Black teens to see themselves and a window for others to build understanding.
ASIN: 0062698737
VSKU: BVV.0062698737.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Zoboi, Ibi|Baptiste, Tracey|Booth, Coe|Colbert, Brandy|Clayton, Dhonielle|Coles, Jay|Giles, Lamar|Ireland, Justina|Henderson, Leah|Magoon, Kekla|Reynolds, Jason|Johnson, Varian|Onyebuchi, Tochi|Stone, Nic|Watson, Renée|Tamani, Liara|Williams-Garcia, Rita
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.