Such a Fun Age

About the book

Emira Tucker, a twenty-five-year-old Black babysitter, is confronted by a security guard in a high-end grocery store and accused of kidnapping the white toddler in her care. The incident is captured on video by a bystander, triggering a series of transactional interactions between Emira and her employer, Alix Chamberlain. Alix is a white lifestyle blogger who attempts to right the wrong through frantic, performative advocacy. The situation further complicates when Emira begins dating the man who filmed the confrontation, revealing a shared history between him and Alix.

This novel is for readers interested in the mechanics of transactional allyship and the nuances of unintentional racism in progressive circles. It attracts those who want to observe how class status and racial dynamics operate within domestic employment and private social networks. Readers walk away with an understanding of how white people often prioritize their own moral discomfort over the actual needs of the people they claim to support. It provides a sharp look at the difference between genuine connection and the desire to appear socially conscious.

Details

Published

2019

Language

EN