Black Enough

Black Enough is an anthology edited by Ibi Zoboi that delves into the closeted thoughts, hidden experiences, and daily struggles of Black teens across the country. From a spectrum of backgrounds—urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more—Black Enough showcases diversity within diversity.

Whether it’s Jason Reynolds writing about #blackboyjoy, Renee Watson writing about Black girls at camp in Portland, or Jay Coles’s story about two cowboys kissing in the South, the collection presents coming-of-age stories about what it’s like to be young and Black in America.

A collection of coming-of-age stories that explore what it’s like to be young and Black in America.

Endorsements

Ibi Zoboi — National Book Award finalist

Jason Reynolds — New York Times bestselling author

Renee Watson — Newbery Honor–winning author