While I've said that there are plenty of things I dislike about the South, I can be clear that there are things I love about the South. Jesmyn Ward cleardislikehave Change image and share on social
When I look back on my reading habits when I was really young, I was really drawn to stories about strong girls who in some ways are outsiders. Jesmyn Ward backdrawgirl Change image and share on social
I feel like the kind of people I write about are the kind of people I grew up with, the families that I know in my community. Most everyone is working-class, and there are some intact families, but a lot of families aren't. Jesmyn Ward classcommunityfamily share on social
