This collection of short stories explores the sweeping themes of belonging, identity, and home through the lives of women scattered across the globe from their island origins.

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The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed is a coming-of-age novel set in Los Angeles during the 1992 Rodney King riots. It follows Ashley Bennett, a Black teenager from a wealthy family, as she begins to see the sharp contrasts between her privileged world and the realities her community faces. Both powerful and deeply personal, the book explores identity, friendship, and what it means to find your voice in times of turmoil.

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Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli is a poignant debut novel about love, loss, and the arduous journey toward healing. It follows a woman grappling with grief while rediscovering her own strength and identity. At its heart, it’s a story about resilience, community, and the hope that life can bloom again after heartbreak.

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• What Not to Say to Someone Who Lost Their Partner: https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a60431476/what-not-to-say-to-someone-lost-partner-grief
  • Here After by Amy Lin: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182095845-here-after

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