The Plot Thickens: Cinderella Is Dead
Some stories struggle with making major concepts that we’re dealing with in real life applicable in their fictional worlds. From commentary on police brutality and the Movement for Black Lives, to providing queer and gender-nonconforming characters that feel true to life, many stories stumble when attempting to portray characters and plot in a way that […]
Mischief Managed.
Black Girls Create is a hub for intersectional and critical fandom. We strive to create spaces for Black folks to gather, create, and celebrate their fandom. In doing so, we’ve taken our mission and message into real-world spaces. We’ve attended several conventions, bringing content with us and meeting a lot of you all. We do […]
The Plot Thickens: The Only Black Girls in Town
Porshèa reviews Brandy Colbert’s The Only Black Girls In Town.
The Plot Thickens: A Phoenix First Must Burn
Porshèa reviews A Phoenix First Must Burn, edited by Patrice Caldwell.
The Plot Thickens: Dragons in a Bag
The Plot Thickens is back with Porshèa’s review of Dragons in a Bag.
Children of Blood and Bone Round Table
Connie hosts a roundtable with Robyn, Bayana, and some members of the Black Girls Create community as we all read and fell in love with the book. Spoilers for Book One of the Legacy of Orïsha ahead.
The Plot Thickens: Song of Blood and Stone
Porshea Patterson reviews the book, Song of Blood & Stone: Earthsinger Chronicles, Book One by L. Penelope