Black Enough is a collection of 17 short stories by different authors, edited by Ibi Zoboi. The stories represent the diversity of the black community in the United States, covering themes like fitting in, self-discovery, love, heartbreak, wealth, and immigration. The book is praised for its relatable content and its ability to make young black people feel represented.
Black Enough is a collection of 17 captivating stories written by 17 different authors, edited by Ibi Zoboi. The stories represent the diversity of the black community in the United States, covering themes like the struggle to fit in, finding yourself, young love, heartbreak, wealth, and immigration. The book is praised for its relatable content and its ability to make young black people feel represented. One of the stories, 'Oreo' by Brandy Colbert, tells the story of Joni, a black girl who has always grown up around whites and feels like she doesn't fit in with her family. The reviewer, a young black girl from Portland, felt a strong connection to Joni's story and found that the book helped her realize that every black person is enough. The reviewer believes that Black Enough is important and should reach a wider audience to make other young black people feel represented.
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As a young black girl who’s grown up in Portland, a city with a small black population, I immediately felt a strong connection to Joni’s story.
Ever since first grade I’ve always been the only or one of the only black girls in my class.
That is why “Black Enough” is so important and should reach a wider audience.