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Jul 17
2 min

Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1916-2019 edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain

This book has been on my tbr for some time. I kept telling myself I should read it. I knew I would love it but I also knew that it was one..

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Jul 10
8 min

The Best Books Of The 21st Century According To Me

I'm often at odds with the choices that The New York Times makes so here are my best books of the 21st century.

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Jun 20
2 min

February Reading Wrap-Up

I’m back w/ my reading wrap-up for the month of February. The Stats 100% were by & about Black, Indigenous, & Latine folks! I read 7...

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Jun 14
3 min

How To Read Now by Elaine Castillo

So much of this book resonated with me. Especially Castillo’s argument on reading as empathy building. Many of us raised in U.S. school...

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Jun 20, 2022
2 min

The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker & Marcus Kwame Anderson

Rating: 5 stars Ages 14 and up This 183 page graphic novel really packs a punch!! Walker and Anderson confront the reality that many...

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May 31, 2022
17 min

May Reading Reviews

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings: 16 Retellings of Asian Myths and Legends edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman Rating: 5/5 stars Click...

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Jan 9, 2022
1 min

My Anticipated Releases of 2022

Arranged by release date (which publishers may changes). January 25 The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk...

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Oct 17, 2021
3 min

In The Dream House: a memoir by Carmen Maria Machado

Rating: 4 stars Genre: Memoir Representation: Queer, Lesbian, WLW Content Warning: Partner abuse, Psychological abuse, Gaslighting,...

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Sep 3, 2021
4 min

Latinx Heritage Month

September 15 - October 15 Before I dive into my book recommendations, I just want to provide more information on this month and the...

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Jul 15, 2021
3 min

Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora edited by Saraciea Fennell

Rating: 4.5 *Note: I will be using Latine instead of Latinx in my review for a couple of reasons. 1. "It’s difficult to pronounce Spanish...

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Jun 24, 2021
2 min

Transgender History, 2nd ed. by Susan Stryker

Rating: 5 stars Description: "Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a...

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Jun 22, 2021
2 min

Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues by Monique W. Morris

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Description: "A groundbreaking and visionary call to action on educating and supporting girls of color, from the...

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Jun 4, 2021
7 min

Pride Month Recommendations

Note: You'll notice that many of my recommendations are by/or about Black, transgender, and femme folx. This is because I have made a...

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May 8, 2021
2 min

On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview: "Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette...

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Apr 21, 2021
2 min

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Quote: "All we have is our struggle. And yet we are told that our struggle for inclusion and equity--and our...

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Mar 22, 2021
1 min

The Pretty One by Keah Brown

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Summary: Keah Brown opens herself to the world in a series of essays about her experiences as a Black...

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Mar 13, 2021
5 min

Women's History Month Book Recommendations

Beginner Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu A graphic history book with mini biographies on "rebel ladies" from...

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Mar 9, 2021
1 min

How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective edited by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Summary: How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective is a book about the impact of the CBR...

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