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[Best!] Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America [Pdf]$$[Best!] BlackEnough: Storiesof Being Young &Black in America[Pdf]$$DescriptionGr 9 Up-A compilation of short stories that offers unique perspectiveson what it means to be young and black in America today. Each entry isdeftly woven and full of such complex humanity that teens will identifywith and see some of their own struggles in these characters. In LeahHenderson's 'Warning: Color May Fade,' a prep school girl examines thecost of being and remaining invisible in a world carefully crafted toexclude her. Two girls take the peer pressure of naked selfies and turnit on its head in 'Girl, Stop Playing' by Liara Tamani. A group of youngblack boys dream up food creations heavily influenced by the flavors ofother cultures in 'The Ingredients' by Jason Reynolds. This collectionpresents the beauty of black humanity in all its many forms. The teensin these tales are dealing with mental health issues, complicated familydynamics, sexuality and gender constraints, and being part of amarginalized group. The entries offer a rich tableau of the black teendiaspora in an accessible way. VERDICT A great volume for all librariesserving young adults.-Desiree Thomas, Worthington Library, OHÎ±(c)Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of MediaSource, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Read more â˜… â€œA poignantcollection of stunning short stories by Black, rock star authorsâ€•(Booklist (starred review))â˜… â€œA breath of fresh airâ€¦nuanced andnecessary.â€• (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))â˜… â€œEach entry isdeftly woven and full of such complex humanity that teens will identifywith and see some of their own struggles in these characters...Â Thiscollection presents the beauty of black humanity in all its manyforms.â€• (School Library Journal (starred review))â˜… â€œThe stories,all worth savoring, share a celebratory outlook on black teenagers fullyand courageously embracing life.â€• (Publishers Weekly (starred review))â€œIbi Zoboi, author ofÂ National Book Award finalist American Streetand Jane Austen update Pride, dazzles again with this stunning,marvelously diverse collection of 17 stories of the teen experience byblack authors [writing] â€˜about teens examining, rebelling against,embracing, or simply existing within their own idea of blackness.â€â€•(Buffalo News)â˜… Praise for AMERICAN STREET: â€œMixing gritty streetlife with the tenderness of first love, Haitian Vodou, and family bonds,the book is at once chilling, evocative, and reaffirming.â€• (PublishersWeekly (starred review))â˜… Praise for AMERICAN STREET: â€œFilling herpages with magic, humanity, tragedy, and hope, Zoboi builds up, takesapart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story. This book will take
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