For Black Girls Like Me by Mariama J. Lockington

For Black Girls Like Me

Mariama J. Lockington

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced
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In this lyrical coming-of-age story about family, sisterhood, music, race, and identity, Mariama J. Lockington draws on some of the emotional truths from her own experiences growing up with an adoptive white family. I am a girl but most days I fee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 62%
challenging 43%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
tense 18%
dark 12%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Average rating

4.32

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