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“She tended to the garden of her life and grew a community, a community that shows up.”
To be grounded in something holds significant power. There are many things that ...
Rating ★★★ Even as the phrase rings wrong in her mind—why are only certain people deemed worthy to be missed? This is a gorgeous and impactful novel that questions what…
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This was my first book by Aya de Leon and I must say it was well worth the read. I was initially attracted to the story for two reasons, ...
“That was both the best and worst part, that all that happened was the unintended consequence of a good person's mistakes.”
At its core Miracle Creek questions how ...
“You're not the first black woman Alex has hired to work for her family, and you probably won't be the last.'
Conversations about race and class continue to seep into our ...
Most of the world is practicing social distancing or self-isolation so what better time to catch up on all of the books that you’ve been meaning to read. You’ve got the time right!?
These are not just good books, these are books that will make you lose track of time and provide a little escape.
With all this time and nowhere to go here are some books that will help you stop looking at the clock.
The Skin We're In battles the myth that Canada is more inclusive, welcoming, celebratory of diversity than the US.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, ...
Hey I'm Lalaa and welcome to my little corner on the internet.
Over here I do literary tingz! I read diverse books, write about diverse books and talk about diverse books on the Getting Lit Podcast.
I live in Toronto with my kiddos and my goal is simple, to decolonize and diversify bookshelves everywhere!
Our book club the #ThisBlackGirlReads Book Club, meets monthly to discuss out pick of the month.
Hope you find some reading inspo!
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