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"Exquisitely compassionate and witty, Big Girl traces the intergenerational hungers and desires of Black womanhood, as told through the unforgettable voice of Malaya Clondon. In her highly anticipated debut novel, Mecca Jamilah Sullivan explores the perils--and undeniable beauty--of insatiable longing. Growing up in a rapidly changing Harlem, eight-year-old Malaya hates when her mother drags her to Weight Watchers meetings; she'd rather paint alone...
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Paris J is a black adolescent female who inspires to be a master of her passion, which happens to be ballet. She faces different types of adversity on her journey, but she tries to find a way in prevailing. Looking for a way through the trenches, Paris J finds her back against the wall and she has to react with vigor and confidence. Nothing comes easy and everything has to be earned, but will her efforts exceed her expectations? Find Paris J's story...
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