5. The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates
In Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehesi Coates’ explores his relationship with his son. In The Beautiful Struggle, the award-winning writer tracks the experience of his father, a former Black Panther, as well as his own life growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, and coming to terms with his own Blackness. The story reflects the moments of despair and victory that Coates experiences personally and as a Black person. The memoir was rereleased on Jan. 12, 2021, and tailored specifically for young adult audiences.
