Black Enough

Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black.“A powerful collection that opens the reader’s eyes to the breadth and diversity of contemporary experience in America” June Sarpong author of DIVERSIFYBlack is male Black is female Black is straight Black is gay Black is urban Black is rural Black is rich. And poor. Black is mixed-race Black is immigrants Black is more.There are countless ways to be BLACK ENOUGH.Featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling American black authors writing for teens today Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black. Whether you are in America the UK or anywhere across the globe this powerful collection of stories will remind you of our shared humanity.With an Introduction by June Sarpong author of DIVERSIFYStories from: Renee Watson Varian Johnson Leah Henderson Lamar Giles Kekla Magoon Jason Reynolds Brandy Colbert Tochi Onyebuchi Liara Tamani Jay Coles Rita Williams-Garcia Tracey Baptiste Dhonielle Clayton Justina Ireland Coe Booth Nic Stone and Ibi ZoboiBlack Enough is a compelling collection of short stories that delve into the diverse experiences of black teenagers. With themes of prejudice racism and coming of age it's a thought-provoking exploration of social issues that resonate with young adults in today's multicultural society.For fans of Kathryn Foxfield (Come Out Come Out Whatever You Are) Nikesh Shukla (The Boxer) Kwame Alexander (Swing Educator's Guide) Ibi Zoboi (Punching the Air) and Kit De Waal (My Name Is Leon).