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A review by guylou
Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
4.0
![A Golden Doodle and a Miniature Poodle are lying on a bed with a softcover book against the Doodle's chest. The book is Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan.](https://instagram.fykz1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.2885-15/353479142_1327991601121220_2112521019008183568_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg_e35&_nc_ht=instagram.fykz1-1.fna.fbcdn.net&_nc_cat=108&_nc_ohc=i409KND1DmcAX_U2lGb&edm=ACWDqb8BAAAA&ccb=7-5&ig_cache_key=MzEyNDk3NzA1NDg1MTU3Njk3OA%3D%3D.2-ccb7-5&oh=00_AfBTMRAyHnTBsKsegecRfG9rcu2XIETf_HBTQIw2_PgLdQ&oe=648E6733&_nc_sid=640168)
In BIG GIRL by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan, readers are taken on a poignant journey through the life of Malaya Clondon, an eight-year-old girl growing up in Harlem. The book skillfully captures about a decade of Malaya's life, highlighting the challenges she faces as an immensely obese girl in a society that judges women based on their bodies. Despite having a seemingly idyllic life with loving parents and a comfortable lifestyle, Malaya's weight becomes a constant source of scrutiny and pressure. Sullivan expertly portrays the struggles Malaya encounters, from dealing with diets imposed by her mother and grandmother to navigating a world that is unkind to girls, especially Black girls. Through vibrant and lyrical prose, the author captures the essence of Malaya's journey, weaving together themes of body image, self-acceptance, and societal expectations. Sullivan's debut novel presents a powerful and urgent narrative, shedding light on the challenges faced by girls like Malaya while offering a compelling exploration of identity and resilience.
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