As spring blossoms, we’re welcoming a powerful new read into our Black Women Connect community! For our April Book Club, we’ll be diving into Grown Women—a stunning debut novel by Sarai Johnson that explores the intricate beauty, tension, and resilience of four generations of Black women navigating identity, healing, and legacy.
About the Book
In Grown Women, we meet Evelyn, Charlotte, Corinna, and Camille—a lineage of complex, unforgettable women each seeking healing on their own terms. From the dignified intellect of Evelyn to Charlotte’s hard-earned cynicism, and Corinna’s hopeful optimism, their intergenerational relationships are marked by both love and hurt.
When baby Camille enters their world, she becomes not only a new beginning, but also a mirror reflecting everything they long to heal. Together, these women grapple with how to nurture her with the softness and understanding they may not have received themselves. But can love transcend old wounds?
Set against a backdrop of Southern roots and modern urban life, this novel is an emotional, deeply moving story about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to choose your own path. Sarai Johnson’s prose is elegant and incisive, painting a rich portrait of Black womanhood today.
Book Club Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Zoom (link will be sent to all RSVPs)
Why You Should Join
👩🏽🤝👩🏾 Generational Dialogue: Let’s explore what it means to break cycles, find joy, and raise daughters with tenderness.
📖 Empowering Storytelling: Discover how each woman carves out space for healing—and what that means for us.
🌺 Community & Connection: Share reflections with a vibrant circle of Black women readers from across Canada.
How to Participate
✅ Read the Book – Pick up your copy of Grown Women and immerse yourself in this moving story.
✅ RSVP by April 22 – Let us know you’re attending to receive the Zoom link and discussion prompts.
✅ Join the Conversation – Come ready to talk about your favorite scenes, insights, and how this story resonates with your own journey.
This isn’t just a book club—it’s a space for Black women to gather, reflect, and be nourished by powerful stories and sisterhood.
👉 RSVP Today and prepare for an unforgettable conversation.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.
