coming of age

Tag: coming of age

September 17, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review: The Family I’m In

John John is the perfectly imperfect teen who is struggling to shape his own identity but can’t avoid the antiquated reach of his dad.

July 31, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Emezi is such a superb storyteller that regardless of the cultural center from which they write, their narrative will hit home with readers. They don’t waste time laying out the intricacies of world-building, you’re there, so keep up! And you do.

April 23, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review and a pairing: All the Noise At Once

When does protecting someone because we love them turn into something harmful? How do Black parents protect their children when racism is so pervasive?