There are some books that leave you with answers, some books that leave you with questions, and some books that leave you a little confused. Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi is one of those books that leave you with all three, yet still satisfied by the story all the same.
By Lalaa
“No one can live up to the standards set by racist stereotypes like this that position Black women as so strong they don’t need help,…
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“Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn’t need colonialism or imperialism. It’s always been vibrant.” Marlon James There’s something so beautiful,…
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“I don’t need you to be mad that it happened. I need you to be mad that it just like… happens.” Conversations about race and…
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“What’s the problem with being “not racist”? It is a claim that signifies neutrality: “I am not a racist, but neither am I aggressively against…
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“We’re in the midst of the greatest pandemic of recent times, which has the potential to be the greatest pandemic of all time. However the…
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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!
