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Nefertiti Austin

Biography

Nefertiti Austin

Nefertiti Austin writes about the erasure of diverse voices in motherhood. Her work around this topic has been shortlisted for literary awards and appeared in the Huffington Post, HuffPost Live and The Atlantic. Nefertiti’s expertise stems from firsthand experience and degrees in U.S. history and African American studies. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Books by Nefertiti Austin

Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America
by Nefertiti Austin - Memoir, Nonfiction

Nefertiti Austin shares her story of starting a family through adoption as a single Black woman. In this unflinching account of her parenting journey, Nefertiti examines the history of adoption in the African American community, faces off against stereotypes of single Black moms, and confronts the reality of what it looks like to raise children of color and answer their questions about racism in modern-day America. This great book club read explores social and cultural bias, gives a new perspective on a familiar experience, and sparks meaningful conversations about what it looks like for Black families in white America today.