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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
A tour-de-force collection of stories about the black experience, by award-winning, bestselling, and emerging African American YA authors. Black is...two sisters navigating their relationship at summer camp in Portland, Oregon, as written by Renée Watson.Black is...Jason Reynolds writing about three guys walking back from the community pool talking about nothing and everything.Black is...Nic Stone's bougie debutante dating a boy her momma would never approve of.Black is...two girls kissing in Justina Ireland's story set in Maryland.Black is urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more--because there are countless ways to be black enough. Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, this is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it's like to be young and black in America.
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shortsarahrose
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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A solid YA anthology of stories about black teens by black authors that captures a wide range of experiences. As with all short story anthologies, I enjoyed some stories more than others. Favorites include “Oreo†by Brandy Colbert, “The Ingredients†by Jason Reynolds, and “Kissing Sarah Smart†by Justina Ireland. None of the pieces were bad or felt out of place, though. A quick read, too. TW - homophobia, suicide, mental illness, sexual assault

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shortsarahrose
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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“And I decide to do just like Sarah asks and live in the moment.â€

From “Kissing Sarah Smart†by Justina Ireland

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shortsarahrose
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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“Nudge him in the side as I say, ‘Hand me those matches.‘â€

From “Oreo†by Brandy Colbert

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Nanakofidarku
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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If your someone like me who thinks reading is a complete waste of time and just don‘t feel like acting finishing an entire book than this book is perfect for you. If your also someone who is interested in stories about black history and modern day micro racial agressions told be the point of view of teenagers than this book is perfect for you. Black enough is a collection of short stories written by 18 different authors outlining their ....

Nanakofidarku Experiences and constant struggles associated being an African American teenager in America. The book outlines the constant struggle with the concept of “black identity†across America and the subjective Ness of the measure of how “blackâ€one and how the concept of being black closely relates to gang culture. 3y
Nanakofidarku A reoccurring motif present within the collection of short stories is the constant reference to blackness and feeling “black enoughâ€. Another reoccurring motif within the novel is the metaphor of being an “Oreo†which is a direct metaphor of the concept of “blacknessâ€. In one of the stories for instance a young girl moved to Brooklyn, New York. (This story is based from the authors experience). As a young girl she enjoyed science fiction films 3y
Nanakofidarku ,disco music and John Stamos. During this time her idea of blackness was limited to what she had known prior in her traditions in Hati. It wasn‘t until she had been called “Oreo†and attended high school within America that her idea of blackness began to change. As she observed the trends and costing African AMERICAN you followed she began to associate “blackness†to hip hop culture. 3y
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Nanakofidarku The concepts of “being black enough†and “blackness†become apparent when she begins to question her identity as well as what it truly means to be black providing the inspiration to the other short stories. This motif is substantial through the collection of short stories as it provides the complete plot to all the short stories and the entire novel. The nature of the novel is the perpetuation of “blackness†being gang and hip hop culture related (edited) 3y
Nanakofidarku *****( the authors name is Ibi zoboi). If you like books that outline real life experience especially ones you can relate you than you will love this book 3y
MissYaremcio I'm adding this to my to read list! It looks incredibly powerful! Have you finished the book yet?! 6/6 3y
Nanakofidarku @MissYaremcio No. I‘ve read through 4 of the short stories. 3y
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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I really apprdciated all the short stories included in this book. I learned new things too which is always a plus. Definitely read this one!

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rjsthumbelina
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I loved this. Each story tells of a unique perspective, of someone that doesn't fit into the mainstream notion of "blackness." These characters were relatable and wonderful. The stories were interesting and different from what I've read before. One of the best story collections I've read this year ?

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TaraTLK
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I've been reading this in between other things, sort of a reading palate cleanser. It's a lovely collection of YA stories.

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Lovesbooks87
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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There wasn‘t a single story in this collection that I did enjoy. Some were more heartbreaking then others.

#bookspinbingo space number 19

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S3V3N
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Each and every story was great! I had the 🎧. I didn‘t even turn my tv on this morning. I started it last night. I love a book full of short stories and this hit the spot.

whatkhrysreads Good to know! I have this is in my ever growing stack 🤦ðŸ¾â€â™€ï¸ 4y
S3V3N @Khrysreads I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. 4y
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mepatterson42
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Not a story I didn't enjoy. Great YA read.

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Emily92Bibliophile
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Forgot to post this the other day. Another powerful book that needs to be read by our nation

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EchoLogical
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Y'all check out these goodies! My (lack) of photography skills doesn't do any of them justice but they're awesome. My daughter is already plotting on taking the bookmark and my husband has been eyeing my books 😆 @LeshaMac Thank you so much for everything and @Chelleo thanks again for putting this together 💗✊🽠#blitsy #blitsyhistorymonth #BHMSwap

MeganAnn That bookmark is beautiful!! I would plot to take it too 😂â¤ï¸ 4y
riversong153 Wonderful! I love that shirt!! 4y
Chrissyreadit I love the bookmark!! 4y
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Chelleo It was fun “shopping†for you...well, technically I only chauffeured @LeshaMac around while she did the official shopping 😂🤣😂 Since I didn‘t swap, I had to live vicariously through her. 4y
EchoLogical @MeganAnn It really is so I can't blame her. LoL 4y
EchoLogical @Chelleo You didn't swap?! I should've sent you the physical copy of Kindred but I kept forgetting to so I sent the Kindle version. Plus, with this move happening next week, your girl is on a budget from here until I find another job. 😂 4y
EchoLogical @riversong153 She has a shop on IG but I forgot to follow her before I left for work this morning. I'll share it with you once I get back to the house. 4y
Chelleo @EchoLogical No, It‘s easier for me to just manage the swap and I don‘t want to put pressure on someone being matched with the organizer. And I was also prepared to send a package in case someone was left empty handed and that would‘ve been more of a burden if I swapped too. I appreciate the ebook very much and I plan on treating myself to a physical book soon. 4y
EchoLogical @Chelleo I hear you but I'm claiming you as my match for next year's swap in advance. LoL. 💗 4y
Chelleo @EchoLogical LOL...bet 😆 4y
LeshaMac @EchoLogical you are so welcome and I hope you all enjoy⤠4y
RaimeyGallant So many amazing goodies! Is that a t-shirt, too? 4y
EchoLogical @LeshaMac Most definitely! I‘m gonna start Black Enough tonight. 4y
EchoLogical @Chrissyreadit Thanks. Me too! 4y
Chelleo @EchoLogical I loved Blacked Enough! 4y
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JeniReadABook
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Chelleo
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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🎧 â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸ â­ï¸ 2020-02-18

Loved this collection of #YA short stories on growing up black in America. #BHM #Blitsy #BlackLitsy

Tameeka My top two stories from this book were written by Lamar Giles and Jason Reynolds. So good. 4y
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MsLeah8417
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Currently Listening

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Emilymdxn
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I‘ve never read YA short stories before but this was very enjoyable! As promised, this gave an enormous variety of visions of young black people‘s lives in America. Some were political, some not, some focused on family or romance. I loved how many of them were tiny bildungsromans that took me on a journey with the characters as they learned difficult, important things. I really recommend!

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BookInMyHands
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I love short stories and how the good ones leave you feeling satisfied at the wholeness even in a few pages.

Every single one of these stories was fantastic. As the subtitles says, “Stories of being young & black in America.â€

I‘ve read many of these authors before, but I‘m placing holds for books from the authors I didn‘t know. Since 12/17 of the authors identify as Black & female, I‘m still considering this #readingwomenofcolor2019

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Pearrr
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Day One 📚

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MrsGreen
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I just finished listening to this on audio even though I‘ve had it on my dresser for months 🤗 My favorites were the stories by @leahs_mark @lamargiles and @coebooth There were many more good ones too!
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One thing that bugged me about the audio was that the gender of the speaker didn‘t always match the gender of the main character and that was hard to turn around sometimes. Short stories on audio are good for driving though, that‘s for sure!

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MandaMT
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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As a grown white lady, I‘m probably not the target audience for this one. I still thought it was wonderful. The stories are about kids grappling with various aspects of their identity- usually along the lines of “What does it mean to be black and...?†There have always been a few black and multiracial students in the predominantly white schools where I teach. This offered some insight on their experiences.

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kelli7990
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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This quiz result is from the quiz “What Type Of Reader Are You?†and it‘s at this link: https://www.epicreads.com/blog/types-of-readers-quiz/. I haven‘t read this book.

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Nitpickyabouttrains
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Short stories about race and identity. Very varied. I definitely wanted some of them to be full books.

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megnews
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Two of my favorites.

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Alicia
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Amazing set of YA short stories! At the Tucson Book Festival a number of writers mentioned they were currently reading this book, so I had to pick it up. I thoroughly enjoyed each story, and would definitely recommend! Also loved the cover art. Since life has been so busy lately, short stories have really been the perfect thing.

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nikkiy_reads
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Pickpick

BLACK is...

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makingitupdaily
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Mehso-so

I am not really a short story fan in general. I did like a lot of the stories in this book. They are timely, varied, and make you think. Some though didn‘t catch me as much as others and some I wasn‘t overly fond of the endings.

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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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😂

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TracyReadsBooks
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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New into the library today.

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BookNightOwl
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I loved loved loved this anthology. I'm usually not a fan of short stories because I usually I'm bored out of my mind because I can't get into them or I just need more from them. These were fun to read and quick. A great add to my read in black history month.

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LifeIsAPageTurner
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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How are some of your Black History month reads going?! Are you participating in #blackathon? Here‘s my TBR for this great readathon!

https://youtu.be/6WG1Q-AlsfI

Samplergal Now that I‘m done my “ required†reading ( book clubs), I‘m going to sink into 5y
Chelleo I had every intention of joining in on #blackathon but life 🤦ðŸ¾â€â™€ï¸I was also swamped with #blitsyhistorymonth #blitsy Hopefully I'll have a chance next year. 5y
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TheNextBook
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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This happened tonight at Politics and Prose!!!! Ibi Ziboi, Jason Reynolds, Renee Watson, Lena Henderson in conversation moderated by Elizabeth Acevado. It was a full house. It was packed. It was incredible!

LiteraryinLawrence Wow! I‘ve heard Jason Reynolds speak before and he was awesome, but that panel is sooooo exciting! 5y
RebL What an excellent, outstanding panel! I may get to meet some of those authors in March. I‘m excited, but I‘m also a slow reader. Plus, I say dumb things to authors, so there‘s that. 5y
Tamra Holy Mother of the Gods! I wish I could have been there. Yowza, that‘s a lot of talent in one room! 5y
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jmtrivera How did I miss this? AHHHHH! 5y
hermyknee Wow!!! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Lucky. I would like to travel through time and space to be there right now! 5y
TheNextBook @LiteraryinLititz @RebL @Tamra @jmtrivera @hermyknee It was so good! Acevado did a beautiful job moderating. The commentary and conversation never stopped. I loved it! I‘m so glad I dragged my ass out of the house because I would have been pissed not being there 5y
jmtrivera @TheNextBook That's awesome! 5y
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Tamra
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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Yesterday was my husband‘s birthday, so I got books. He generously agreed to go to an indie bookstore during our day out together. 😂😂 The Winter Book arrived in the mail. ðŸ‘ðŸ¾

Emilymdxn These all look amazing! 5y
CampbellTaraL 🤣 what a way to celebrate your loved ones. 💛 5y
Soubhiville I â¤ï¸ The Poet X! Enjoy those! 5y
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readordierachel Lovely quilt! 5y
Tamra @Emilymdxn I think so too! 5y
Tamra @taraWritesSci I know, we both thought it was humorous.😆 5y
Tamra @Soubhiville I‘m sure I will! Lots of Litsy love for Poet X. 5y
Tamra @readordierachel thank you! It was a gift from my MIL who is a quilter. 5y
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Kelly
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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I've been eager for this one for a whole. Weekend read time!

Tamra Oh, a definite stack! 5y
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kate_reads
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America | Kekla Magoon, Jason Reynolds, Dhonielle Clayton, Tracey Baptiste, Brandy Colbert, Justina Ireland, Rita Williams-Garcia, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles, Coe Booth, Varian Johnson, Ibi Zoboi, Nic Stone, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Jay Coles, Leah Henderson
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That author lineup, holy cow 🤯 #bookmail

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