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The Only Black Girls in Town

Equal parts mystery, coming-of-age narrative, and coastal California travelogue, The Only Black Girls in Town is also an affectionate tribute to friendship.

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Review of ‘The Only Black Girls in Town’

Alberta’s life is pretty sweet. Her surfing improves every time she hits the water, she’s got two supportive dads in her corner, and her best friend has a free cone connection at the ice cream parlor. But she still feels like something is missing. She’s being bullied at school, dealing with dumb assumptions from her classmates…

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