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"An American African woman's essays about her spirituality, sexuality, traumas, and journey to healing herself. An important and eye-opening contribution to conversations about global identity politics." -Kirkus Reviews
About the author
Aisha Redux was raised in New York City by parents who emigrated from West Africa. She is now living in the South Bronx. This is her debut title.
Summary
"An American African woman’s essays about her spirituality, sexuality, traumas, and journey to healing herself. An important and eye-opening contribution to conversations about global identity politics." —Kirkus Reviews
Foreword
Galleys:
• Print Galleys distributed to reviewers.
• Digital Galleys available on Edelweiss.
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General tour info:
• Regional New York Tri-State area tour.
Promotion through the author’s Instagram account:
• @stupidblackgirl
Bookseller/Library promotions:
• Attendance and panel participation at Brooklyn Book Festival and the Bronx Book Festival
• Giveaways at the ALA annual, Brooklyn Book Festival and the Bronx Book Festival
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"Redux's ethereal ability to share her perspective and empower others creates a space in which everyone will benefit from reading her work"—Starred Review, School Library Journal
"Redux’s use of frank, sometimes-biting, but consistently thoughtful language, coupled with her openness about her own life stories and lessons learned, shows that she is anything but stupid. McCarthy’s illustrations—her visual responses to Redux’s words—add another layer for consideration to this thought-provoking work. An important and eye-opening contribution to conversations about global identity politics." —Kirkus Reviews
