"When I look in the mirror, I see melanin dripping with divinity. I see the alchemy of my ancestors' wildest dreams. I see a woman reclaiming her birthright to take up space, to be seen, to be adored. But the journey to get here, to truly loving the skin I'm in, has been paved with both pain and revelations..."
In this powerful and uplifting collection written by Asha Walker, "Love Letters to Melanin" celebrates the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of the Black experience. Through intimate letters, soulful poems, poignant short stories, and empowering affirmations, the book takes readers on a journey of radical self-love and acceptance.
The stories and reflections shine a light on the joys and struggles of being Black in the world - from cherishing the rich hues of dark skin and the regality of natural hair, to grappling with societal pressures and prejudices. With vulnerability and wisdom, the book explores learning to love and embrace Black features, attributes, venacular, experiences, and perspectives that are often marginalized or looked down upon.
Woven throughout are powerful themes of resilience, pride, community and deep love within Black culture. "Love Letters to Melanin" is a moving tribute to the multi-dimensional beauty of Blackness and an inspiring companion for anyone on the path to unapologetic self-acceptance. It's an invitation for Black readers from all backgrounds to see themselves through a lens of appreciation and marvel at the profound magic of melanin.
Love Letters to Melanin
6 x 9
Paperback
200 pages