Cool. Awkward. Black.

This anthology contains eighteen coming-of-age stories about Black nerds. Its characters navigate questions of selfhood and gender identity while confronting discrimination and related trauma. The collection presents varied Black experiences, including ordinary pleasures and hardships. Across the stories, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and intimate partner violence are among the issues represented. The book keeps geeky Black characters at the center of its different narratives.