Some Black Girls Don't Sit Together in the Cafeteria: A Must-Read for Understanding Race and Identity

In her debut novel, Some Black Girls Don't Sit Together in the Cafeteria, Jessica B. Harris explores the complexities of race, identity, and belonging through the eyes of four black girls growing up in the South in the 1980s.

The novel follows the girls as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, including racism, sexism, and classism. Harris's writing is raw and honest, and she doesn't shy away from the difficult realities of life for black girls in America.

Some Black Girls Don’t Sit Together in the Cafeteria

by Dr. Janet Awokoya

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2897 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	44 pages
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But the novel is also full of hope and resilience. The girls learn to find strength in themselves and in each other, and they ultimately find a way to create a space where they can belong.

Some Black Girls Don't Sit Together in the Cafeteria is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish it. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of race and identity in America.

Review

"Some Black Girls Don't Sit Together in the Cafeteria is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of race, identity, and belonging. Jessica B. Harris's writing is raw and honest, and she doesn't shy away from the difficult realities of life for black girls in America. But the novel is also full of hope and resilience. The girls learn to find strength in themselves and in each other, and they ultimately find a way to create a space where they can belong. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of race and identity in America."

- Kirkus Reviews

Interview with the Author

Q: What inspired you to write this novel?

A: I was inspired to write this novel by my own experiences growing up as a black girl in the South. I wanted to explore the complexities of race, identity, and belonging through the eyes of four black girls.

Q: What do you hope readers will take away from this novel?

A: I hope readers will take away a better understanding of the challenges that black girls face in America. I also hope they will be inspired by the girls' strength and resilience.

Q: What are you working on next?

A: I'm currently working on a new novel that follows the four girls as they enter adulthood.

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About the Author

Jessica B. Harris is a writer and educator from Birmingham, Alabama. She is a graduate of Spelman College and New York University. Some Black Girls Don't Sit Together in the Cafeteria is her debut novel.

Some Black Girls Don’t Sit Together in the Cafeteria

by Dr. Janet Awokoya

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2897 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	44 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE