A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood.

 

Contributors include Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Dhonielle Clayton, Natasha Diaz, Sharon M. Draper, Sharon G. Flake, Kekla Magoon, Janae Marks, Tọlá Okogwu, Karen Strong, Renee Watson, and Ibi Zoboi.

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Karen Strong's story "The Witch in Apartment 2B" follows 11-year-old Cherry Carter as she learns the true power of words.

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