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The blacker the berry
by Wallace Thurman
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Yes — read The blacker the berry by Wallace Thurman in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 6 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Emma Lou, the only dark-skinned student in a predominantly white school, struggles with the painful reality of colorism as she faces society's harsh judgments. Her quest for acceptance clashes with a world that sees her skin as a barrier to belonging and success.
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Contents
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