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The Games Black Girls Play

Author : Kyra D. Gaunt

Publisher : NYU Press

Page : 239 pages

File Size : 22,83 MB

Release : 2006-02-06

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 0814731201

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Illustrates how black musical styles are incorporated into the earliest games African American girls learn--how, in effect, these games contain the DNA of black music. Drawing on interviews, recordings of handclapping games and cheers, and her own observation and memories of gameplaying, Gaunt argues that black girls' games are connected to long traditions of African and African American musicmaking, and that they teach vital musical and social lessons that are carried into adulthood. - from publisher information.



School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

Author : Jocelyn Bioh

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 97 pages

File Size : 47,92 MB

Release : 2023-06-22

Category : Drama

ISBN : 1350407216

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1986. Ghana's prestigious Aburi Girls Boarding School. Queen Bee Paulina and her crew excitedly await the arrival of the Miss Ghana pageant recruiter. It's clear that Paulina is in top position to take the title until her place is threatened by Ericka – a beautiful and talented new transfer student. As the friendship group's status quo is upended, who will be chosen for Miss Ghana and at what cost? Bursting with hilarity and joy, this award-winning comedy explores the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls around the world. This edition is published to coincide with the UK premiere at the Lyric Theatre, Hampstead, in June 2023.



The Only Black Girls in Town

Author : Brandy Colbert

Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 31,83 MB

Release : 2020-03-10

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0316456373

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From award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert comes a debut middle-grade novel about the only two Black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only Black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend, Laramie, is the closest thing she has to a sister, but there are some things even Laramie can't understand. When the bed and breakfast across the street finds new owners, Alberta is ecstatic to learn the family is black—and they have a 12-year-old daughter just like her. Alberta is positive she and the new girl, Edie, will be fast friends. But while Alberta loves being a California girl, Edie misses her native Brooklyn and finds it hard to adapt to small-town living. When the girls discover a box of old journals in Edie's attic, they team up to figure out exactly who's behind them and why they got left behind. Soon they discover shocking and painful secrets of the past and learn that nothing is quite what it seems.



Black Girls Do Cry

Author : Shante D. Lowe

Publisher : Dorrance Publishing

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 33,7 MB

Release : 2021-09-02

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 164530678X

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Black Girls Do Cry By: Shante D. Lowe Black Girls Do Cry: Battered but Not Broken is author Shante D. Lowe’s life story. It takes place from 1977-2012 and starts in Oakland to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she traveled. Her vision for this book is to empower other women who are going through abuse. She hopes her story will uplift them toward getting out of their toxic situations or to move towards getting out.



Black Girls Can

Author : Rachel Garlinghouse

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 50,86 MB

Release : 2014-09-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781500352998

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BLACK GIRLS CAN: AN EMPOWERING STORY OF YESTERDAYS AND TODAYS parallels ten courageous Black women with today's little girl, demonstrating how the courageous actions of yesterdays can help today's young girls shine.REVIEWS:“Black Girls Can is a beautifully illustrated book that educates and inspires young girls to dream big. A much needed collection of mini-affirmations to help our girls see that there are unlimited possibilities for what they can achieve.”~Alonda Williams, mom of two and author of Penny and Magic Puffballs“With this powerful little book, Garlinghouse re-affirms a truth all young girls should hear; yes, they can. The bold, striking artwork by Ardvidson consists of side by side pictures of historic African American women and contemporary young girls at play, and simply reinforces the timeless message." ~Alison Donnelly, children's librarian and mother of one daughter”This lovely book teaches little girls stories about real women who have created positive change in their communities and the world. Reading it together is a great conversation starter to inspire and motivate your daughter.”~Arnica Rowan, mom of two girls and owner of Africa Sleeps"Black Girls Can introduces history makers in a way that makes them relatable while affirming the talents of our daughters." ~ Kelly Greenawalt, mother of four, and author of Princess Truly and The Hungry Bunny Problem and I Am Truly “Black Girls Can delivers a message that young black girls need to hear. The book empowers and educates its readers, demonstrating that there are no barriers too difficult to overcome while providing examples of leaders that have paved the way."~Blake Washington, author of the children's book Hooray for Helium“Black Girls Can is a long overdue representation and organized historical account of ten courageous and powerful African American women. The beautiful, age appropriate illustrations, bring these remarkable women to life so they can continue to inspire young girls of all races.”-Cindy Jeffries Akeman, mother of two, and Speech-Language Pathologist



Black Girls Must Die Exhausted

Author : Jayne Allen

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 32,61 MB

Release : 2021-09-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0063137917

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“It’s a good thing that this is only the first book of a trilogy, because after getting to know Tabitha, you won’t want to leave her at the end. . . . Written intimately as if you’re peering into the mind of a close friend, this book is a true testament to the stresses on women today and how great girlfriends (and grandmothers) are often the key to our sanity.” — Good Morning America The first novel in a captivating three-book series about modern womanhood, in which a young Black woman must rely on courage, laughter, and love—and the support of her two longtime friends—to overcome an unexpected setback that threatens the most precious thing she’s ever wanted. Tabitha Walker is a black woman with a plan to “have it all.” At 33 years old, the checklist for the life of her dreams is well underway. Education? Check. Good job? Check. Down payment for a nice house? Check. Dating marriage material? Check, check, and check. With a coveted position as a local news reporter, a "paper-perfect" boyfriend, and even a standing Saturday morning appointment with a reliable hairstylist, everything seems to be falling into place. Then Tabby receives an unexpected diagnosis that brings her picture-perfect life crashing down, jeopardizing the keystone she took for granted: having children. With her dreams at risk of falling through the cracks of her checklist, suddenly she is faced with an impossible choice between her career, her dream home, and a family of her own. With the help of her best friends, the irreverent and headstrong Laila and Alexis, the mom jeans-wearing former "Sexy Lexi," and the generational wisdom of her grandmother and the nonagenarian firebrand Ms. Gretchen, Tabby explores the reaches of modern medicine and tests the limits of her relationships, hoping to salvage the future she always dreamed of. But the fight is all consuming, demanding a steep price that forces an honest reckoning for nearly everyone in her life. As Tabby soon learns, her grandmother's age-old adage just might still be true: Black girls must die exhausted.



Black Girl Unlimited

Author : Echo Brown

Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 19,81 MB

Release : 2020-01-14

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1250309867

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A William C. Morris Award Finalist "Brown has written a guidebook of survival and wonder."—The New York Times "Just brilliant."—Kirkus Reviews Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism—all through the arc of a transcendent coming-of-age story for fans of Renee Watson's Piecing Me Together and Ibi Zoboi's American Street. Echo Brown is a wizard from the East Side, where apartments are small and parents suffer addictions to the white rocks. Yet there is magic . . . everywhere. New portals begin to open when Echo transfers to the rich school on the West Side, and an insightful teacher becomes a pivotal mentor. Each day, Echo travels between two worlds, leaving her brothers, her friends, and a piece of herself behind on the East Side. There are dangers to leaving behind the place that made you. Echo soon realizes there is pain flowing through everyone around her, and a black veil of depression threatens to undo everything she’s worked for. Christy Ottaviano Books



Black Girls Sew

Author : Hekima Hapa

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 42,25 MB

Release : 2022-06-07

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1647003032

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Black Girls Sew supplies tools, builds skills, and offers encouragement to help young sewists create a powerful sense of self and style Black Girls Sew is a nonprofit organization built on strong messaging: teach and empower young girls to take ownership of and have pride in their clothing. Their first book offers the tools, knowledge, and vocabulary to help young people take back their fashion narrative. Black and brown girls and boys need a space where they do not have to encounter misrepresentation of their culture, and this book provides them with a safe space in which to explore their creativity. Primarily the book teaches basic sewing skills and design principles so that readers can create one-of-a-kind looks. By encouraging them to follow their curiosity, rather than telling them what to create, Black Girls Sew helps young fashionistas learn to take risks and explore creative play in clothing design. The way we dress is a means of expression, and by encouraging boys and girls to immerse themselves in the world of fashion, providing projects to create their own wares, and offering historical looks at prominent Black figures who have impacted the industry, Black Girls Sew is a guide for all who are interested in fashion, design, and building their own powerful sense of self and style.



A Girl Stands at the Door

Author : Rachel Devlin

Publisher : Basic Books

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 12,67 MB

Release : 2018-05-15

Category : History

ISBN : 1541616650

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A new history of school desegregation in America, revealing how girls and women led the fight for interracial education The struggle to desegregate America's schools was a grassroots movement, and young women were its vanguard. In the late 1940s, parents began to file desegregation lawsuits with their daughters, forcing Thurgood Marshall and other civil rights lawyers to take up the issue and bring it to the Supreme Court. After the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, girls far outnumbered boys in volunteering to desegregate formerly all-white schools. In A Girl Stands at the Door, historian Rachel Devlin tells the remarkable stories of these desegregation pioneers. She also explains why black girls were seen, and saw themselves, as responsible for the difficult work of reaching across the color line in public schools. Highlighting the extraordinary bravery of young black women, this bold revisionist account illuminates today's ongoing struggles for equality.



The Black Girlhood Studies Collection

Author : Aria S. Halliday

Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 11,86 MB

Release : 2019-12-17

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0889616124

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One of the first volumes dedicated to exploring and developing theories of Black girls and girlhoods, The Black Girlhood Studies Collection foregrounds the experiences of Black girls in Canada, the US, the Caribbean, and the African continent. This timely contributed volume brings together emerging and established scholars to discuss what Black girlhood means historically and in the 21st century, and how concepts of race, gender, sexuality, class, and nationality inform or affect identities of Black girls. From self-care and fan activism to political role models and new media, this interdisciplinary collection engages with Black feminist and womanist theory, hip-hop pedagogy, resistance theory, and ethnography. Featuring chapter overviews, glossaries, and discussion questions, this vital resource will evoke meaningful conversation and provide the theoretical, practical, and pedagogical tools necessary for the advancement of the field and the imagining of new worlds for Black girls.