In Case You Missed It

June 12, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

As this year (and decade) draws to a close, I always love seeing roundup posts. Before making any new resolutions or goals, I think it’s important to look back and celebrate past accomplishments. So here are a few things from this year that I’d like to look back on. Notable Book Reviews: “Three Memoirs to […]

“For Black Girls Like Me” Offers a Much Needed Perspective

October 13, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

About a year ago, I interviewed Mariama Lockington, and we talked about a lot of things, including her upcoming YA novel, For Black Girls Like Me. I eagerly anticipated reading her book, and recently I finished it in one afternoon. There’s so much to love about this book, and there is so much that I […]