A review by keondra
Black Women Writers at Work by Claudia Tate

5.0

i really took my time with this one - not because it wasn’t engaging, but it is a work to be savored and carefully digested. i enjoyed hearing from so many writers in their own words and grappling with what it means to write and the implications and consequences brought on by their perceived and self-defined gender and racial/socio-economic place in society. it’s also a gift to bear witness to the self-conceptualization of writers who have now solidified their place in the canon. Ntozake Shange and Audre Lorde’s chapters were highlights. for those interested in a history of black american letters, there are several references to out of print and rare texts from a broad range of writers in the collection. a welcome bonus!