Big Girl

Big Girl is a compassionate and witty debut novel by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan that explores the intergenerational desires and challenges faced by Black womanhood, set against the backdrop of 1990s Harlem. Through the eyes of eight-year-old Malaya, the story delves into issues of body image, family expectations, and self-discovery, revealing how she navigates her personal and cultural identity. With vibrant lyricism and tenderness, the novel offers an urgent perspective on longing and acceptance.