For Black Girls Like Me

In "For Black Girls Like Me," eleven-year-old Makeda June Kirkland navigates her identity as a black girl adopted by a white family after moving from Maryland to New Mexico. Feeling isolated and disconnected from her new surroundings, she longs for the familiarity of her best friend Lena, the only other adopted black girl she knows. Through her passions for singing, dreaming, and exchanging secret messages, Makeda embarks on a journey of self-discovery that explores themes of family, race, and belonging. This lyrical coming-of-age story, inspired by the author's own experiences, resonates with anyone grappling with their sense of identity and heritage.