Renee Watson on Her Foray into Fiction for Adults
Briefly

Renée Watson delves into Black history by showcasing Black people in stories beyond historical struggles, aiming to represent ancestors and everyday lives for younger generations.
Watson emphasizes the importance of representing ancestors and everyday lives in stories, exploring intergenerational transfers of history, values, and beauty standards.
The author highlights the need to move beyond glorifying the past and instead, engage in critical discussions about what is passed down from one generation to the next.
Read at Portland Monthly
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