• "A heartening and instructive portrait of a young woman's search for identity..."

    Kirkus Reviews

  • One of ESSENCE's 16 Best Books to consider adding to your "must-read" list.

  • "In her searing debut Alford smartly and candidly examines what it means to Black and Latina in America..."

    Sunny Hostin, The View

  • "Alford's story is one of belonging and feeling a connection to her past and present. Engaging and accessible."

    Booklist

  • "One of those rare books that offers an eye-opening and entirely different perspective on not just the world around us, but our own identities and experiences..."

    Alisha Fernandez Miranda, Author of “My What If Year”

Natasha S. Alford takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, historical depth and diasporic connection.

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American Negra is a captivating memoir about discovering your true identity, embracing your aspirations, and remaining grounded in your heritage.

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Contact Natasha

For literary inquiries please contact:

Johanna Castillo at Writers House.

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Yona Deshommes

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“Too often we back away from challenges, never realizing how close we are to knowing what we are truly capable of— how close we are to realizing our power.”
— Natasha S. Alford