Black and white

Black and white

Too white for the Black kids, too Black for the white.” For anyone who has ever felt like they didn't have a box to check, Black and White is a powerful collection of poetry and reflections on the biracial experience. Growing up multicultural is often seen as "the best of both worlds," but the reality is a complex journey of navigating identities, facing unique forms of racism, and honoring a history that many forget. Written as a letter to her younger self, LeAndrea Nelson explores the struggles of finding your footing when you are the bridge between two races. From the "One-Drop Rule" of the past to the hair-texture "norms" of the present, this book is a guide for 10-to-17-year-olds (and the adults who love them) to stop trying to "fit in" and start standing out. Because whether we are Black, White, or both—we are one.