Black Summers: Growing Up in the Urban Outdoors

A triumphant, cross-generational exploration of Black joy and resilience. Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites readers to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction to comics, this collection by 30 writers blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. “Magnificently curated by Desiree Cooper, this collection is full.” –Ibram X. Kendi.