Dear Black Girls

How to Be True to You

De: A'ja Wilson

Narrado por: A'ja Wilson

Duración: 3 h y 39 m

Resumen del Editor

This program is read by the author.

“Through honest stories and inspiring lessons from her life, A’ja Wilson reminds us to never doubt who we are or apologize for being true to ourselves. Dear Black Girls is a must-read for every Black girl out there.”―Gabrielle Union, New York Times bestselling author of We're Going to Need More Wine and You Got Anything Stronger?

This one is for all the girls with an apostrophe in their names.

This is for all the girls who are labeled “too loud” and “too emotional.”

This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, “Oh, what did you do with your hair? That’s new.”

This is for my Black girls.

Despite gold medals, WNBA championships, and a list of accolades, A’ja Wilson knows how it feels to be swept under the rug—to not be heard, to not feel seen, to not be taken seriously. As a fourth grader going to a primarily white school in South Carolina, A’ja was told she’d have to stay outside for a classmate’s birthday party. “Huh?” she asked. Because the birthday girl’s father didn’t like Black people.

Wilson tells stories like this, about how even when life tried to hold her down, it didn’t stop her. She shares her contribution to “The Talk,” and how to keep fighting, all while igniting strength, passion, and joy. Dear Black Girls is a necessary and meaningful exploration of what it means to be a Black woman in America today—and a rallying cry to lift up women and girls everywhere.

"Dear Black Girls is filled with phenomenal stories and empowering insight on what it means to be a woman in today’s world. I didn’t want to put it down.”―Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times bestselling author of Speak

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2024 A'ja Wilson (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“​D​ear Black Girls is filled with phenomenal stories and empowering insight on what it means to be a woman in today’s world. I didn’t want to put it down.” ―Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times bestselling author of Speak

“Through honest stories and inspiring lessons from her life, A’ja Wilson reminds us to never doubt who we are or apologize for being true to ourselves. Dear Black Girls is a must-read for every Black girl out there.” ―Gabrielle Union, New York Times bestselling author of We're Going to Need More Wine and You Got Anything Stronger?

"[Wilson] becomes a beacon of hope for all who face adversity. Her book is a powerful and crucial call to support women and girls worldwide and a source of encouragement for everyone seeking to embrace their authentic self and overcome obstacles." ―Booklist

Amazing from Start to Finish

A’ja SHINES! As she always does. Amazing from start to finish and really inspirational and moving. Thank you 🙏🏾

Fantastic for any Black Girl

Honest vulnerable truthful book that every Black girl should read. I love it and highly recommend it!

How dare you?!

Tell me why I thought I was just going to pre read this book in hopes of sharing with some
Of my students. Quick and light read right? No. This book had me in my feelings, pausing, self reflecting and crying. A’Ja, girl really?! You did that! I can’t wait to share this with my students. I pictured the young ladies I know will connect to certain parts of your story. Thank you for sharing your story. I love me some audio books, but I am going to have to find a hardcopy. There are somethings you have to touch.

AJ

I loved all of it. I will listen to over and over again.
Thanks.


P.S. Love you gurrrl😂

A’ha has an amazing gift of story-telling

As an old white lady, but a HUGE WNBA fan, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to A’ja’s experiences growing up and both on and off the court. As someone who has heard A’ja speak at other times. her realness is as big of a talent as her game! I highly recommend this book!

Reaching Out For Help

It was a great encouraging book by someone who started out as your everyday person! Praying for your coming success!

Thank You A'ja

This is amazing and the world needs this. So informative, entertaining and relatable. Gems just dropping from everywhere. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

The title and the fact that it's very relatable.

I love the fact that she real and that she told her story. she wanted to let young black girls know that they can overcome anything that is put there way.

Powerful

Hearing A’ja talking about her life story was inspiring. Hearing her talk about her issues with mental health was inspiring .

Young and Old

I was expecting to hear a book by a young woman who plays basketball. What I heard was a book by a woman who has and is still trying to figure it out. This is my 63rd rotation around the sun and I definitely learned something new from A’ja. I highly recommend this book and if you have a teen who will listen share it with her.