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kappareads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wonderful anthology! Majority contemporary stories but there were about 6 SF/F stories sprinkled in, which were a delight because I didn't expect the changes in genre!
heykirsten's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
helloakosisam's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lyndsaydurbs's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fun joyful collection of stories surrounding black children with a variety of different home lives and backgrounds. There was a nice mix of fantasy style things and more fiction but I thought it was a great collection with a nice over-arching way that they all felt cohesive
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Police brutality, and Death
Minor: Homophobia and Xenophobia
julsmarshall's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Loved this middle grade story collection by a who’s who of world class authors. With every story written by a Black man, this celebration of boyhood has an authentic, diverse, and exceptional perspective. Highly recommend!
afro8921's review
5.0
I enjoyed this collection of story curated by Kwame Mbalia. I really enjoyed the puzzle story and the plane ride.
violet_reads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0