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Tag: black women authors

Book Review

Review: Letter to My Daughter

February 20, 2022 aminamakele

THE PLOT: ‘Letter to My Daughter’ by Maya Angelou is a collection of short essays by the esteemed author. Littered with witty observations, poetry and memoir, Angelou shares a range of life lessons. Although Angelou never had a biological daughter, … Continue reading Review: Letter to My Daughter

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Review: Empress & Aniya

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: “Empress & Aniya” by Candice Carty-Williams is a YA novel about two unlikely friends. When Empress gets a scholarship to an elite private school, popular and wealthy Aniya is tasked with showing her around. The girls become friends, … Continue reading Review: Empress & Aniya

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Review: Genesis Begins Again

July 23, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams is a middle-grade novel about a 13-year-old girl from Detroit. There are ninety-six reasons why Genesis dislikes herself. She knows because she keeps a list. Like #95: Because her skin is … Continue reading Review: Genesis Begins Again

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Review: Raceless

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Raceless by Georgina Lawton is a memoir about a mixed-race child who was raised by white parents. From the moment she was born, it was clear there was something different about Georgina, yet her dark skin and curly … Continue reading Review: Raceless

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Review: Well-Read Black Girl

January 2, 2021 aminamakele

THE PLOT: Well-Read Black Girl is a collection of essays by prominent black women writers. As they each discuss their favourite books and what inspires them to write, you get a sense of what made these women who they are. … Continue reading Review: Well-Read Black Girl

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