The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be

In The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be, Shannon Gibney intricately blends memoir and speculative fiction to chronicle the unique experiences of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee. Centered around the fictional narrative of Erin Powers, the story navigates two parallel timelines interconnected by a mysterious portal as both girls seek to uncover their origins. Gibney enriches the narrative with personal artifacts, including adoption documents and family photographs, providing a profound and often surreal look into the adoptee experience in America.