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E31: "The Black Kids" by Christina Hammonds Reed (Emmy B w/ Cayla Turner)
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In this episode, Emmy B & bookstagrammer Cayla Turner discuss one of her favorite 2020 reads: "The Black Kids" by Christina Hammonds Reed. With a background in Africana Studies, and a passion for 'knowing your history', Cayla shares her thoughts and insights on this must read YA, NY Times bestseller! Set in California in the 90s, the timeline of this book follows the Rodney King beating and subsequent rioting in LA. It's a poignant look at how social and cultural tensions shape our coming of age stories.
Find Cayla on Instagram @bookitqueen
"The Black Kids" was published by Simon and Schuster in 2020
She also recommends reading: "The Address Book" by Deirdre Mask
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