“One day, when Emira would say good-bye to Briar, she'd also leave the joy of having somewhere to be, the satisfaction of understanding the rules, the comfort of knowing what's coming next, and the privilege of finding home within yourself (209)” Growing UpAdulthood Author:Kiley Reid
“She knew Emira had gone to college. She knew Emira had majored in English. But sometimes, after seeing her paused songs with titles like "Dope Bitch" and "Y'all Already Know," and then hearing her use words like connoisseur, Alix was filled with feelings that went from confused and highly impressed to low and guilty in response to the first reaction.” ClassCultural Differences Book:Such a Fun Age Source: Such a Fun Age
“Zara had two sisters, one of whom struggled with anorexia, and the other with depression, two conditions that Emira's mother believed black people didn't "get.” ChildrenFriendshipCareersPhiladelphiaIssues Requiring Thought Author:Kiley Reid