‘Thick: And Other Essays’ is a collection of essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom that delve into the complexities of black womanhood. The essays blend personal stories with incisive analysis on topics such as beauty, media, money, and education. Cottom uses her own experiences to explore societal expectations and the intersection of race and gender, critiquing the underlying power dynamics in American society.
Winter Garden weaves a compelling tale of family secrets and the enduring love between mothers and daughters.
The third book in the ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ series, it humorously follows Greg Heffley’s trials and tribulations during the winter months.
A comprehensive guide to using DNA for tracing genealogy and family history.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is an autobiography by Maya Angelou that provides a poignant account of her childhood and adolescence in the racially charged 1930s and 40s Southern America. It chronicles her experiences with racism, sexual abuse, and her struggle for identity, as well as her gradual empowerment as a Black woman in America.