A New Novel Explores How to Develop Black Identity in the Absence of Black Culture
Briefly

Diamond Newberry, a biracial, overweight teenager in Essie Chambers's Swift River, experiences isolation and seeks to understand her complex identity and familial roots.
The novel delves into Diamond's struggles with her appearance, her relationship with her mother, and her longing to break free from her small, predominantly white hometown.
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