Black Girl Power
"At its core, each story is unified by the theme of the power inside each Black girl to be strong and believe in herself."—Booklist (starred review)
"Electric: bequeaths confidence-building stories that sizzle with wisdom and a little bit of magic."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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.
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
Praise for Black Girl Power
“This empowering collection . . .contains messages of hope, resilience, power, and friendship.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"An anthology that beams with heart and hope, especially for young Black girls."—School Library Journal (starred review)