SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 'Thank you for being the baddest in the literary game, knowing and loving us Black girls' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie 'Such a loving and warm guide and ode to black girls, I am so happy the younger generation have this in their lives' BOLU BABALOLA, author of Love in Colour Your big sis in book form, Grown is the ultimate fully illustrated guide to navigating life as a Black teenage girl. With a foreword from the inimitable Spice Girl Melanie Brown and contributions from inspirational Black women such as Diane Abbott MP, Dorothy Koomson and Candice Carty-Williams and illustrations from Dorcas Magbadelo, Grown is a celebration of Black British girlhood that will empower teens everywhere. Being a teenager and trying to understand who you are and what you stand for is hard. Period. But if you're a Black girl and don't always see yourself represented in the books you read, the films you watch, the adverts you see or the history you're taught, it can be even tougher. Grown: The Black Girls' Guide to Glowing Up was written with one thing in mind sis. You. From understanding identity to the politics of hair to maintaining squad goals to dealing with microaggressions to consent to figuring out what career you might want, Grown has got your back. Natalie A. Carter and Melissa Cummings-Quarry, founders of Black Girls' Book Club, share stories - the wins and the Ls - and offer honest, practical advice that will show you how to own your choices. To live your truth without fear. To be grown on your own terms without limits or apologies. Grown. It's a mood. It's a mindset. It's a mantra. It's a lifestyle. It embodies everything that makes us who we are.

"Watch out, here comes the grown-up Natalie.""Natalie's grown up, but she's still a party girl!" "Bad Girl Natalie keeps it real in her latest book!""Natalie turns up again, this time as a grown woman"In her latest book, Natalie Nunn tells the story of her journey from Bad Girl to Grown Woman, and with lots of juicy insights along the way. From the zaniness of life as a Reality TV star to the joy of marriage and the frustrations of a grueling career path, Natalie offers advice for everyone who is struggling to achieve their dreams. Not to mention her secrets for having fun along the way

After trying to bounce back from a horrible attack against her crew/family, Nyla is thrown into a downward spiral when their family is attacked yet again and someone even closer to her then before is taken away from her. Nyla and her family, without any hesitation, jump in with both feet to do any and everything they can to try to handle the situation, but when things get really tough, the family and crew start to clash with one another, and things start to break down from the inside out. Nyla will be tested, and there will be a test for others as their story unfolds. The once timid, shy little girl that everyone knew her to be was long gone, and the ruthless beast of a woman was now and forever present and ready for whatever came her way. The time span from when Nyla was first thrusted into this life hasn't been long at all, but the knowledge and street smarts that she's learned in that short amount of time has forced her to grow up and act well beyond her years. Gone are the ways of her childhood phase and to stay are the days where her womanhood reigns.

An instant New York Times bestseller! “Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman’s voice. When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted’s dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey’s charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he’s dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted. “Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot

Missy's baby girl came into the world wanting to know something about everything so she could have something to say. Safronia was sweet one minute and mad the next, and not even Missy could call it. Missy would sit coddling Safronia with clasped arms, drawn to her oak-colored eyes that rekindled the pain and soothed it in the same moment.