Back for their second inter-galactic season, our hosts Ray, Ruby, and Kat interview black non-fiction author and counselor Shirley Anstis. They discuss why it's important for young people to see themselves represented, the vastness of black history, and the enemies to lovers trope.
About Shirley: Shirley Anstis is a counselor and writer. She came to counseling after years as a Careers Adviser working in schools with young people and teenagers. She facilitates therapeutic writing workshops online and is the editor of a community magazine. As a counselor for over 10 years, she helps people connect to their true selves, rediscover their identity, their goals, and what brings them joy and happiness. Her books are concerned with mental health, personal stories, and finding role models for living well. They seek to increase self-awareness, self-care, and optimism.
