Books like Big girls don't cry by Connie Briscoe
Naomi Jefferson grows up in a comfortable yet racialized environment, learning to navigate prejudice. The death of her older brother, a dedicated civil rights activist, forces Naomi to confront the broader racial divide while she becomes involved in campus politics. She struggles to maintain her identity amid personal betrayals and systemic discrimination in the 1980s job market. Through perseverance and new relationships, Naomi discovers the resilience needed to pursue career aspirations and meaningful connections.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Drama
Authors: Connie Briscoe
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