{"product_id":"kiki-nakiwu-9798243377096","title":"Kiki, Nakiwu?","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Nakiwu Stella\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Topics - Bullying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up as a Black girl often means learning the world's expectations far too early, about your body, your strength, and your silence. Growing up in a predominantly white neighbourhood while being a Black girl in a Black household and community means learning early how different spaces react to your mere presence, and how these perceptions are often paired with being misunderstood and subjected to misogynoir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this deeply honest coming-of-age memoir, \u003ci\u003eKiki, Nakiwu? \u003c\/i\u003eexplores one Black girl's life as she navigates bullying, emotional abuse and fractured friendships, dating and relationships with men, the development of self-love, and the lasting effects of social comparison and stereotypes on identity and self-worth. Using personal, real-life examples, the author explores the psychology behind bullying, why it happens, how it shapes identity, and the ways it can follow us beyond the classroom, while reflecting on how she learned to survive, understand, and ultimately confront its impact. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a young Black girl whose developing body drew unwanted attention, the author reflects on the painful reality of being oversexualized at an early age and how that shaped her perspective and relationship with safety, self-image, and male attention, particularly in environments where Blackness was already hyper-visible and seen through a reductionist lens. These experiences are woven together with reflections on loneliness, comparison, and belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for Black teenagers and young women, this book is not only about growing up, it is about what comes after. The author reflects on life post-COVID, questioning how isolation, screens, and distance have changed the way we relate to one another, and gently calls for a return to deeper human connection, community, and care in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not a self-help manual or a set of rules. It is a reflective, validating narrative meant to equip young Black readers with understanding, language, and reassurance as they navigate identity, relationships, and healing in a complex world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers who are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack teenage girls and young women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing up or having grown up in predominantly white spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffected by bullying, emotional harm, or social exclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating body image, dating, and self-worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestioning the impact of social media and post-COVID isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeking connection, perspective, and truth through lived experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is a love letter to Black girls everywhere.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47594957406359,"sku":"9798243377096","price":1358.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798243377096.webp?v=1774987851","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kiki-nakiwu-9798243377096","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}