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A review by rakoerose
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams
5.0
This book took my breath away on more than one occasion. Genesis is one of the strongest protagonists I think I’ve ever read about.
Mamas probably don’t want their kids to see them lose it. But I’m not about to leave her alone, either.
For young teens, self-loathing is often something they experience. For Genesis, it also stems from internalized racism and verbal abuse from her father. Her story is a heartbreaking one and also incredibly important. I hope there are young girls who see a girl who looks like them on the cover and find comfort that they are not alone. Own-voices novels continue to educate me and make it clear just how valued they should be in publishing.
I liked how Genesis was allowed to make mistakes, take responsibility for them, and begin again. That’s so much more valuable than having a protagonist who succeeds too easily. Humans make mistakes. Genesis made some big ones and learned from them. Such great messages for young ones to read!
I definitely want to see this included in more teacher’s plans. I want more kids to have access to narratives they’ll see themselves in. I can’t recommend this enough, as a book that lays harsh truths that fit the age range while also giving sweet, tender moments that showcase reality is not always good or bad.
Mamas probably don’t want their kids to see them lose it. But I’m not about to leave her alone, either.
For young teens, self-loathing is often something they experience. For Genesis, it also stems from internalized racism and verbal abuse from her father. Her story is a heartbreaking one and also incredibly important. I hope there are young girls who see a girl who looks like them on the cover and find comfort that they are not alone. Own-voices novels continue to educate me and make it clear just how valued they should be in publishing.
I liked how Genesis was allowed to make mistakes, take responsibility for them, and begin again. That’s so much more valuable than having a protagonist who succeeds too easily. Humans make mistakes. Genesis made some big ones and learned from them. Such great messages for young ones to read!
I definitely want to see this included in more teacher’s plans. I want more kids to have access to narratives they’ll see themselves in. I can’t recommend this enough, as a book that lays harsh truths that fit the age range while also giving sweet, tender moments that showcase reality is not always good or bad.