Grown: The Black Girls' Guide to Glowing Up (Paperback)

Thank you for being the baddest in the literary game, knowing and loving us Black girls Such a loving and warm guide and ode to black girls, I am so happy the younger generation have this in their lives Grown feels like so much more than a book. It feels like a friend, a mentor and a manual for living your best life. Melissa and Natalie have created something very special with this. Hug it close, keep it near and pick it up whenever you need a boost. This is an absolute masterpiece A book for anyone who is or has ever been a young woman with a whole load of questions about the future. A bible of collective wisdom from one generation to another Written by Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A. Carter, Grown is an indispensable book for Black girls who are sailing through those stormy teenage years – or about to. With their wonderful "big sisterly" vibe, Grown: The Black Girls' Guide to Glowing Up leaves the reader feeling like the authors truly have their back Grown is a celebration of Black British girlhood that will empower teens everywhere Grown is a guide but it is also much more. Its execution feels like receiving knowledge from your big sister or older friend Grown is the book that will warm and affirm you, like a hearty bowl of soup that also makes you feel seen. This is a true ode of love to Black girlhood Grown is a vital resource and should be stocked not just in book shops but school and public libraries The writers of this book understood the assignment. This book will be a blessing to many Black girls in need of support, encouragement and empowerment This book needs to be available for girls from all backgrounds, because it is extremely valuable If I had this book when I was a teenager I'm sure I would understand womanhood much more! This is a book that EVERY Black woman needs This book should be essential reading for Black British girls This book really gets it! Packed with empowering chapters covering self love, skin care, hair care, friendship, money, religion, family advice, politics and so much more. We love the bold, affirming illustrations too