Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams
There are 96 things Genesis dislikes about herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a detailed list. Things on the list include her family always being evicted, her Dad’s gambling problem, her being too black and figuring all this is her fault. Genesis is committed to fixing her and her family’s problems and is willing to try anything. However, when she starts to discover things she likes about herself, she finds that adjusting her negative attitude is the first step in making a real change.
This powerful and uplifting story is an absolute page turner. Many big topics such as colourism, racism, alcoholism and self-deprivation are discussed.
Genesis Begins Again has won multiple awards including:
- Newberry Honor Book
- Winner of the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award
- A Morris Award Finalist
- An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
- Kirkus Prize for Young Readers Literature
Alicia D. Williams was born in Detroit Michigan. She is a fabulous teacher who truly cares for her students and encourages dancing, singing and unleashing of personalities in her classroom. Genesis Begins Again is her debut novel. Alicia now lives in Charlotte North Carolina with her daughter, Nay.
