Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America by Ibi Zoboi

Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Ibi Zoboi

416 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction contemporary race short stories young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America is ideal for readers seeking heartfelt, diverse narratives exploring identity, belonging, and the multifaceted experiences of Black youth through a tapestry of authentic voices.

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Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and black.Black is male, Black is female, Black is straight, Black is gay, Black is urban, Black is r...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 2,476 reviews

Moods

emotional: 76%

reflective: 68%

hopeful: 52%

inspiring: 49%

funny: 47%

lighthearted: 34%

informative: 23%

challenging: 21%

adventurous: 16%

sad: 15%

tense: 12%

dark: 6%

relaxing: 6%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
12% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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