About the book
When you're black and female in America, society's rules were never meant to make you safe or free. In this \"flawlessly executed work [that] reinvigorates the short fiction genre,\" Camille Acker's relatable yet unexpected characters break down the walls of respectability politics, showing that the only way for black women to be free is to be themselves (BUST).
In her debut short story collection, Camille Acker unleashes the irony and tragic comedy of respectability onto a wide-ranging cast of characters, all of whom call Washington, DC, home. A \"woke\" millennial tries to fight gentrification, only to learn she's part of the problem; a grade school teacher dreams of a better DC, only to take out her frustrations on her students; and a young piano player wins a competition, only to learn the prize is worthless.
Ultimately, they are confronted with the fact that respectability does not equal freedom. Instead, they must learn to trust their own conflicted judgment and fight to create their own sense of space and self.
\"A timely, welcome book.\" --The Millions
Editions of Training School for Negro Girls
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781936932375
- EBook
- ISBN 9781936932382
Read an Excerpt
When you're black and female in America, society's rules were never meant to make you safe or free. In this \"flawlessly executed work [that] reinvigorates the short fiction genre,\" Camille Acker's relatable yet unexpected characters break down the walls of respectability politics, showing that the only way for black women to be free is to be themselves (BUST).
In her debut short story collection, Camille Acker unleashes the irony and tragic comedy of respectability onto a wide-ranging cast of characters, all of whom call Washington, DC, home. A \"woke\" millennial tries to fight gentrification, only to learn she's part of the problem; a grade school teacher dreams of a better DC, only to take out her frustrations on her students; and a young piano player wins a competition, only to learn the prize is worthless.
Ultimately, they are confronted with the fact that respectability does not equal freedom. Instead, they must learn to trust their own conflicted judgment and fight to create their own sense of space and self.
\"A timely, welcome book.\" --The Millions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Training School for Negro Girls about?
When you're black and female in America, society's rules were never meant to make you safe or free. In this \"flawlessly executed work [that] reinvigorates the short fiction genre,\" Camille Acker's relatable yet unexpected characters break down the walls of respectability politics, showing that the only way for black women to be free is to be themselves (BUST).
In her debut short story collection, Camille Acker unleashes the irony and tragic comedy of respectability onto a wide-ranging cast of characters, all of whom call Washington, DC, home. A \"woke\" millennial tries to fight gentrification, only to learn she's part of the problem; a grade school teacher dreams of a better DC, only to take out her frustrations on her students; and a young piano player wins a competition, only to learn the prize is worthless.
Ultimately, they are confronted with the fact that respectability does not equal freedom. Instead, they must learn to trust their own conflicted judgment and fight to create their own sense of space and self.
\"A timely, welcome book.\" --The Millions
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Training School for Negro Girls?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Training School for Negro Girls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781936932375
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Training School for Negro Girls?
Camille Acker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Training School for Negro Girls is available as paperback(ISBN 9781936932375) and ebook(ISBN 9781936932382)
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