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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Published in
2019
4.13
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Description

Black Enough is a star-studded anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi that will delve into the closeted thoughts, hidden experiences, and daily struggles of black teens across the country. From a spectrum of backgrounds—urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more—Black Enough showcases diversity within diversity. Whether it’s New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds writing about #blackboyjoy or Newberry Honor-winning author Renee Watson talking about black girls at camp in Portland, or emerging author Jay Coles’s story about two cowboys kissing in the south—Black Enough is an essential collection full of captivating coming-of-age stories about what it’s like to be young and black in America.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
416 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging plot
  • Educational content
  • Intriguing blend of diverse experiences