For Black Girls Like Me - by Mariama J Lockington

For Black Girls Like Me is a heart-wrenching yet powerful coming-of-age story about an African American girl named Makeda June Kirkland who was adopted into a white family.

This debut middle grade novel explores the complexities of family, race, sisterhood, and belonging through lyrical and personal stories inspired by the author's own life experiences. Makeda, at the age of eleven, feels like a question mark as she navigates her identity and place in the world.

She faces challenges such as feeling left out by her adoptive family and struggling to find one real friend at school.

Through singing, dreaming, and writing secret messages with her best friend Lena, Makeda carves a small place for herself in the world. This book is an essential purchase for all collections, offering an authentic and intimate portrayal of transracial adoption.

It is a necessary read for girls struggling with identity and purpose within their families, as well as a powerful coming-of-age story of Black womanhood.

With distinctive and lyrical prose, FOR BLACK GIRLS LIKE ME is a must-read for readers of all ages.