A review by sierraburrell
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective tense slow-paced

5.0

Safiya's story is powerful and her writing is expansive. It feels unique and familiar at the same time. While her familial lived experienced is far from mine, I can still relate to the obstacles, barriers, and encounters she had. It's wild how similar the world can treat Black girls that have vastly different home lives and origin stories, but it makes me feel closer to her. This book was delightfully dense. It forced me to slow down and savor the words. I couldn't rush through this story. I am thankful that Safiya shared her world with me. She painted an intense picture that had me questioning how I interact with those around me, especially children. Her memoir is vivid, heart wrenching, and hopeful. I'm looking forward to reading her poetry and following her story moving forward.  Thank you to Safiya Sinclair, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy of this book.
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