Welcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! We are now into our 8th book - haven't we done well? I am not sure it is Guinness World Record status but in my eyes it is quite the achievement! Our book of the week is Such A Fun Age by American author Kiley Reid and I am lucky enough to have my fab 'editor friend' Julie 'Jules' Collard join me to workshop this thought provoking book. The story centres on two women: Emira - a 25 year old African American babysitter and her quest to find a full-time job with health insurance and '30 something' white, lifestyle blogger Alix Chamberlain. In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, Alix calls her babysitter Emira, asking her to take toddler Briar to the local market for distraction. There, the security guard accuses Emira of kidnapping Briar, and Alix's efforts to right the situation turn out to be good intentions selfishly mismanaged. This is a great read that will really get you thinking about your perspectives on race and class. It may also make you more aware of the inherent biases that many of us often have without knowing. Alex and Jules really enjoyed this book. It didn't make them cry - but it made then think! Definitely recommend!
