Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl.
A literary community
dedicated to Black women.
Our goal is to introduce a cohort of diverse writers to future generations – contemporary authors who are non-binary, queer, trans, and disabled. To address inequalities and improve communities through reading and reflecting on the works of Black women.
Gather Me
A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me
An inspiring memoir of family, community, and resilience, and an ode to the power of books to help us understand ourselves, from Glory Edim, the renowned founder of Well-Read Black Girl. Gather Me is a glowing testament to the power of representation and the lasting impact of literature to gather our disparate parts and put them back together.
Buy your copy today and let this book be a companion on your own path toward healing, creativity, and becoming.
Looking to dive deeper into the themes of Gather Me? Download the official discussion guide!
And if you’d like to deepen the conversation, invite Glory Edim to your school, campus, or community as a speaker. She offers inspiring talks and workshops on storytelling, creativity, Black literature, community building, and the liberatory power of reading.
WELL-READ BLACK GIRL BOOKS x liveright
A radiant, highly anticipated debut from the Well–Read Black Girl Books series, delving into the secret lives of three women on the eve of Eritrean independence.
I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For by Bsrat Mezghebe
A loving ode to an immigrant community on the cusp of a new age, I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For boldly asks: How does our past define our present?
And what stories must we let go of to be truly free?
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Well-Read Podcast
Expanding on the community she created 2015, the Well-Read with Glory Edim is a podcast dedicated to discovering the books that build a well-lived life. Glory delves into the bookshelves and minds of some of the most captivating storytellers of our time. What they're reading to stay inspired, creative, and 100% authentic.
