Black Girl Power
A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood, including stories from Ibi Zoboi, Sharon M. Draper, and Leah Johnson, as well as cover art from Caldecott winner Vashti Harrison.
Black girl power is…
Bringing your favorite stuffed animal to your first real sleepover. . .
Escaping an eerie dollhouse that’s got you trapped inside. . .
Making new friends one magical baked good at a time. . .
Finding the courage to dance to the beat of your own drum. . .
And more! From 15 legendary Black women authors comes a dazzling collection of stories and poems about the power we find in the everyday and the beauty of Black girlhood.
Contributors include: Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Dhonielle Clayton, Natasha Diaz, Sharon M. Draper, Sharon Flake, Leah Johnson, Kekla Magoon, Janae Marks, Tolá Okogwu, Karen Strong, Renée Watson, and Ibi Zoboi
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Praise for Black Girl Power
"At its core, each story carries the theme of the power inside each Black girl to be strong and believe in herself…A celebration of Black girl power that is essential for all middle-grade collections. " –Booklist (starred review)
“Others tell stories that take place in intriguing settings, like “First Bite” by Dhonielle Clayton and “Crème de la Crème” by Roseanne A. Brown.…Electric: bequeaths confidence-building stories that sizzle with wisdom and a little bit of magic.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Via unfiltered dialogue and striking characterization, authors center varied Black girls in stories that end on an upbeat note and urge readers who relate to the protagonists to always be their truest selves, even in the face of adversity." –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"An anthology that beams with heart and hope, especially for young Black girls. Recommended for all middle grade collections." –School Library Journal (starred review)