For Black Girls Like Me by Mariama J. Lockington

For Black Girls Like Me

Mariama J. Lockington

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fiction middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

6 hours, 35 minutes | first published 2019

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I am a girl but most days I feel like a question mark.Makeda June Kirkland is eleven years old, adopted, and black. Her parents and big sister are white, and even though she loves her family very much, Makeda often feels left out. When Makeda's fa...
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Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 77%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 22%
dark 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.31

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