Shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
her Nigerian father’s attempts to make a home for her
Walking away from each other is the smartest thing to do
and accepting of his condition
has been the way their candor and bravado laid the groundwork for an aesthetic that allowed for the celebration of social
You Are Your Best Thing Young Adult Shortlisted for the Center forTarana Burke and Dr. Bren Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience. Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more It started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the me too. Movement,