Well-Read Black Girl

Powerful. Educational, and just good.
In many ways this book reminded me of all the reasons I love to read. It also made me want to read some new books and revisit old favorites. It is going to keep me thinking about my life and the books that shaped it .And then there is the authors, poets, and protagonists of color. They are teaching me about their experience that is so different from mine. They are making me more compassionate and more ready to listen first.
This is a vital book for any book lover or anyone wanting to really learn about how other people live and see the world. And it should go without saying that these essays are well written and compelling.