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Book Synopsis“Passionate, personal, insightful, testy, and unique.” —Kirkus (starred review)
Verdelle offers us testimony in praise and consideration of life as a literary citizen and Black woman alongside the guiding light of Toni Morrison. This is a holy testimony, indeed, one that deserves to be amen''d forever.” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Verdelle gives us the greatest gift—our beloved ancestor returned to us—generous and alive, remembered and revered. So grateful for this book in the world.” —Jacqueline Woodson, author of Another Brooklyn
If you let a black girl loose in a library, you may not recognize the woman who emerges.
—from Miss Chloe
Toni Morrison, born Chloe A Wofford, was a towering figure in the world of literature when she entered A.J. Verdelle
