You Are More than Magic

The Black and Brown Girls' Guide to Finding Your Voice

By: Minda Harts

Narrated by: Minda Harts, Chanté McCormick

“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it along to the other parents in their circle.”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award longlisted and Coretta Scott King honor-winning author of Lifting as We Climb

Perfect for graduation gifts and other transitional milestones, this guide is for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers, from the bestselling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table.

When you’re a girl of color, figuring out how to find your voice and make sure everyone around you can hear it is essential. CEO and bestselling author Minda Harts knows—she’s been there. And she’s ready to walk you through it all with her own stories of success and the missteps that helped her grow—from running for high school student council when she was barely tall enough to reach the podium, to starting her own com­pany, The Memo LLC, that helps women of color advocate for themselves and their ca­reers. Now she’s here to hype you up and be real with you about:

• Building your squad: what to look for in a friend, finding mentors, and setting boundaries for healthy relationships
• Saying what you mean without saying it mean: prepping yourself for self-advocacy, negotiations, and tough conversations
• Leaning into courage: affirming yourself, dealing with no’s, and speaking up even when you feel like the “only one”

With lots of practical advice and real-life anecdotes, as well as questions for reflection and further resources, this book is all about finding your own unique path to success—at school, at work, at home, and beyond. Success is far from magical, but you’ve al­ready got the tools you need to figure out your next best moves. And your stand-in big sis Minda is here to help you every step of the way!

* This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF that contains the Discussion Guide, the For White Caregivers of Girls of Color, and the Questions for White Readers sections from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Minda Harts (P)2022 Listening Library

Critic reviews

A Higher Heights Chisholm Summer Reading List selection!

"A love letter to Black and brown girls and an acknowledgement of the real work it takes to make magic."—Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will find plenty of affirmative messages and exhortations to do their best."—Booklist

As expected

Minda Harts has the ability to see you and validate your experience as a Black woman like no other author has been able to in this generation. I expected this book to be for my daughter’s but it was for me as well!

For all ages!

I am closer to Minda’s age than the target audience for this book, but I found the information and storytelling so healing for old childhood pains and highly recommend. Enjoyed as much as The Memo and Right Within! Well Right Within is a runaway first, but all amazing and valuable for all ages!

Amazing

This book is fantastic and I'll definitely listen again to this beautiful book. Well done.

Effective listening

I am so glad that the bookclub voted with me to listen to this book. I enjoyed it. I appreciated the introspection and retrospection. This is definitely one that I will share with my grand-blessings. I wish I had something like this when I was their age.

Excellent !

Thank you for writing this book, it's needed, it's a conversation to my teenage self and for my tween daughter. Purchase copies for her and her friends.