Sensational – Dr. York offers the essence of Black Girl Magic in this book. This book is the perfect combination quality research, extant literature, and lived experiences that seek to affirm and sustain Black girls and women. This book not only improved my capability as a research and author to investigate the positive approaches to uplift Black girls in K-12 schools, but it has improved how I, as a father and husband, protect and empower the Black girls and woman that I live with in my household. For those new to Black feminist thought, this book provides an entry way into this conceptual framework that has existed for decades and it illuminates why the framework matters when discussing Black girls and women in education.

John A. Williams III III, Texas A&M University

The Influence of Dramatic Arts on Literacies for Black Girls in Middle School is a fascinating read offering strategies for integrating drama education in building confidence and supporting racial identity development for Black girls. Dr. York validates how culturally responsive drama classes in schools can change everything for Black girls and offers several recommendations for educators and administrators to use drama education to support racial identity development and the well-being of Black girls.

Sonyia Richardson, School of Social Work, U.N.C. Charlotte

The voices of Black girls have been historically marginalized, unrepresented and overlooked. This book elevates the voices of Black girls by providing a perspective that needs to be heard. I highly recommend this book not only as a scholar but as a black woman who has the privilege of being a mom to a black girl.

Stephanie Thomas, Lenoir-Rhyne University