Jenna Wortham


BLACK FUTURES

“vivid, juicy, thick” -- Kirkus Reviews

“multifaceted and visually arresting” -- Publishers Weekly

“an intriguing and beautiful book meant to inspire” -- Booklist

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What does it mean to be black and alive right now?

Kimberly Drew, and Jenna Wortham have brought together this collection of work—art, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more—to tell the story of the radical, imaginative, provocative, and gorgeous world that Black creators are bringing forth today. The book presents a succession of startling and beautiful pieces that generate an entrancing rhythm: Readers will go from conversations with activists and academics to memes and Instagram posts, from powerful essays to dazzling paintings and insightful infographics. 

Black Futures publicity

queries can be directed to

Carla Bruce-Eddings, at Penguin Random House

ceddings@penguinrandomhouse.com

Kimberly Drew, and Jenna Wortham have brought together this collection of work—art, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more—to tell the story of the radical, imaginative, provocative, and gorgeous world that Black creators are bringing forth today. The book presents a succession of startling and beautiful pieces that generate an entrancing rhythm: Readers will go from conversations with activists and academics to memes and Instagram posts, from powerful essays to dazzling paintings and insightful infographics. 

Black Futures publicity

queries can be directed to

Maria Braeckel, at Penguin Random House

mbraeckel@penguinrandomhouse.com