Genesis Begins Again

The novel Genesis Begins Again follows thirteen-year-old Genesis, who keeps a running list of ninety-six things she hates about herself, especially the darkness of her skin, as she copes with a verbally abusive family and the turbulence at home. At a new school, a caring teacher helps her see how internalized racism fuels that list, prompting her to confront the abuse and begin rewriting her self-image. As she learns to claim her own worth, Genesis discovers that self-acceptance is a battle fought both inside and out.