Dear Black Girls, Aja Wilson
Dear Black Girls, Aja Wilson
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Dear Black Girls
How to Be True to You

Author: A'ja Wilson

Narrator: A'ja Wilson

Unabridged: 3 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/06/2024


Synopsis

This program is read by the author.

“Through honest stories and inspiring lessons from her life, A’ja Wilson reminds us to never doubt who we are or apologize for being true to ourselves. Dear Black Girls is a must-read for every Black girl out there.” ―Gabrielle Union, New York Times bestselling author of We're Going to Need More Wine and You Got Anything Stronger?

This one is for all the girls with an apostrophe in their names.

This is for all the girls who are labeled “too loud” and “too emotional.”

This is for all the girls who are constantly asked, “Oh, what did you do with your hair? That’s new.”

This is for my Black girls.

Despite gold medals, WNBA championships, and a list of accolades, A’ja Wilson knows how it feels to be swept under the rug—to not be heard, to not feel seen, to not be taken seriously. As a fourth grader going to a primarily white school in South Carolina, A’ja was told she’d have to stay outside for a classmate’s birthday party. “Huh?” she asked. Because the birthday girl’s father didn’t like Black people.

Wilson tells stories like this, about how even when life tried to hold her down, it didn’t stop her. She shares her contribution to “The Talk,” and how to keep fighting, all while igniting strength, passion, and joy. Dear Black Girls is a necessary and meaningful exploration of what it means to be a Black woman in America today—and a rallying cry to lift up women and girls everywhere.

“​D​ear Black Girls is filled with phenomenal stories and empowering insight on what it means to be a woman in today’s world. I didn’t want to put it down.” ―Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times bestselling author of Speak

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

About A'ja Wilson

A’JA WILSON is a professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces. The two-time MVP is the face of the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces, one of the industry’s hottest franchises. She and the USA Women’s National Team won gold at the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Tokyo Olympics, and 2018 FIBA World Cup. Off the court, A’ja has built the A’ja Wilson Foundation, which serves as a resource for children who struggle with dyslexia and empowers them to reach their full potential. A’ja currently resides in Las Vegas. Dear Black Girls is her first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shawnaci on February 11, 2024

4/5 ⭐️ - Reading this felt like a love letter to Black girls everywhere. I wanted to underline and highlight so many parts of this book. When the author wrote “I don’t want to have to be unapologetic for you to hear me. I want to be able to whisper if I feel like it”.. that just HIT. - I love that th......more

Goodreads review by Melinda on February 08, 2024

Olympic medalist and two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson’s first book is a love letter to Black girls—a testament to their histories, a tribute to their triumphs, and a celebration of their potential. Although the essays in Dear Black Girls deal with serious subjects—like racism, grief, ambition, imposter......more

Goodreads review by Tim on December 19, 2023

This book is a must-read love letter to Black girls, but it should be read by more than just Black girls. It should be in the hands of every father, mother, teacher...anybody who cares about the girls in their lives- no matter their race. Yes, it is purposely addressed to Black girls, but there are......more

Goodreads review by Genel F on July 01, 2024

I mean, I loved her before the book so… now I just love her more! Hearing about her not only her basketball journey but her mental health journey too , her support for dyslexic children plus her strong family bonds. Quick listen/read......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 03, 2024

First of all, I know nothing about the WNBA! But I’m so happy that A’ja Wilson popped up on my feed one day. As Black women we don’t get to take breaks or shortcuts, voice our struggles with mental health, or speak out against the racial injustice (without being seen as the angry Black woman, that i......more


Quotes

“​D​ear Black Girls is filled with phenomenal stories and empowering insight on what it means to be a woman in today’s world. I didn’t want to put it down.”
―Tunde Oyeneyin, New York Times bestselling author of Speak

“Through honest stories and inspiring lessons from her life, A’ja Wilson reminds us to never doubt who we are or apologize for being true to ourselves. Dear Black Girls is a must-read for every Black girl out there.”
―Gabrielle Union, New York Times bestselling author of We're Going to Need More Wine and You Got Anything Stronger?

"After reading Dear Black Girls, I needed a moment to compose myself. Never has a book so perfectly captured my attention and made me feel so seen. I highly recommend this book!"
―Zaila Avant-garde, Winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Two Times Guinness World Records Holder, and New York Times bestselling author

“Watching A’ja Wilson on the court is amazing, but to know her life story and all that she has overcome is witnessing poetry in motion. She epitomizes resilience, determination and courage. A’ja embodies the true spirit of what it means to be inspiring, always pushing herself and others to be the best version of themselves. It's a joy and an honor to see her book and know her story and how this will impact all women.”
Dawn Staley, American basketball Hall of Fame player and coach

"[Wilson] becomes a beacon of hope for all who face adversity. Her book is a powerful and crucial call to support women and girls worldwide and a source of encouragement for everyone seeking to embrace their authentic self and overcome obstacles." Booklist