Books Like Cool. Awkward. Black.
Families who loved Cool. Awkward. Black. by Karen Strong often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Cool. Awkward. Black. by Karen Strong often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teen feels like their interests make them an outsider or when they are struggling to reconcile their cultural identity with their personal passions. This vibrant anthology celebrates the geeky, quirky, and unconventional sides of Black youth through a diverse collection of short stories spanning genres from sci-fi and fantasy to contemporary realism. It is a powerful tool for building self-confidence and a sense of belonging in middle and high school students. The collection addresses the loneliness that often accompanies being different while emphasizing the joy found in self-expression and community. Parents will appreciate how these stories normalize diverse experiences within the Black community, showing that there is no single way to be Black or to be a teenager. It is an affirming, multi-faceted look at identity that encourages readers to embrace their unique magic, whether that magic is literal or metaphorical.
