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“A gifted young novelist.” -The Washington Post
“A timeless voice for a new generation.” -School Library Journal
“Kalisha Buckhanon has no trouble taking us into the lives of those we often pass by.” -Essence Magazine
“Buckhanon is a powerful writer, and one to watch.” -Lisa Unger
“A young woman who has become a major American storyteller.” -Sapphire
“Kalisha Buckhanon’s characters are both fearless and haunted, brave and burdened by the past.” -Jesmyn Ward
“Kalisha Buckhanon writes compelling unforgettable novels about the lives of young Black women, coming-of-age, becoming women, surviving and trying to find their glory.” -Marita Golden
