ABHM Book Club: Well-Read Black Girl
Please join us in celebrating a successful and impactful year of the ABHM Book Club!
We invite you to join us on December 17th at the museum with other ABHM Book Club participants for a book exchange followed by a discussion of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology.
The book exchange will begin at 4 PM CT. Please bring with you at least one book you would like to pass along to someone else, and you will receive at least one in return! Books by Black authors or about the themes related to ABHM Book Club’s mission are encouraged.
Afterwards, we will meet to discuss our December selection with both in person and online attendees. Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Book
Well-Read Black Girl, edited by Glory Edim, is a powerful anthology that brings together essays from Black women writers reflecting on the first time they saw themselves in literature. Featuring voices such as Jesmyn Ward, Tayari Jones, and Jacqueline Woodson, the collection centers on the guiding question, “When did you first see yourself in literature?” Through personal stories, the contributors reveal how moments of recognition on the page shaped their understanding of identity, creativity, and possibility.
A major theme throughout the anthology is representation—specifically, the struggle Black women have faced in finding characters and authors who reflect their lives and experiences. Many of the essays trace pivotal encounters with books that helped writers navigate trauma, affirm their womanhood, or simply feel seen in a world where literary spaces have long excluded them. These stories highlight how literature can be both a mirror and a map, offering comfort, clarity, and pathways toward self-discovery.
Beyond individual experiences, Well-Read Black Girl also celebrates the collective power of literary community. Edim’s book club and online platform have created a vibrant space where Black women’s voices are centered and uplifted. The anthology not only honors this community but also challenges readers to rethink the boundaries of the traditional literary canon. By offering reading lists and highlighting a broad range of Black women writers, it encourages a more inclusive and expansive understanding of what literature can be and whom it should represent.
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