Glory Edim founded the Well-Read Black Girl Book Club in 2015 as a way to honor her love of books , a passion that started during her childhood. What began as a small gathering has grown into a nonprofit that uses storytelling to drive activism and uplift diverse voices in literature. “Far more than a book club, we celebrate the humanity and cultural expression of Black, Brown and Indigenous people,” the group’s site states. “Through literature, our intergenerational community addresses systemic inequalities and encourages civic engagement.” RELATED: Meet your favorite authors, including Glory Edim, and get inspired at BlavityFest —come for the stories, leave with strategies to level up! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blavity (@blavity) The mission continues: “Well-Read Black Girl goes beyond diversity. We are committed to honoring the stories of our ancestors. With each title selection, we shift narratives and move towards a more equitable publishing industry that...