Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Seventeen Black authors contribute to a strong, nuanced collection of stories that shed light on the great diversity of experiences within America’s Black community. In one, a Nigerian American boy develops an affinity for heavy metal after befriending a neighbor girl in a metal band, an experience that inspires him to ask his mother about her childhood experiences in Biafra. Another tells the heartbreaking story of two half-sisters struggling to connect at a summer camp. There are lighthearted tales, too, including one about four Black boys fantasizing about the perfect sandwich. And there are powerful feminist stories dealing with sexting and sexual assault. There are stories about queer love and self-discovery, family and social class, religion and grief. This welcome, varied anthology will leave readers eager to seek out other work by the contributing authors. ©2020 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Short Stories
Subjects:
African Americans
Anthologies
Identity
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Balzer + Bray, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2019
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9780062698728
CCBC Location: Fiction, Zoboi