Jamila Minnicks books

Jamila Minnicks is an American author whose debut novel Moonrise Over New Jessup (2023) is set in the civil rights-era South.
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Jamila Minnicks is a debut novelist whose Moonrise Over New Jessup (2023) is set in a fictional all-Black town in 1950s Alabama. The story follows Alice and her husband as they build a life in New Jessup while the civil rights movement reshapes the world around them.

The novel was praised for its portrayal of Black community and love in the Jim Crow South, exploring what people build and protect when the larger society threatens their existence. Minnicks is an attorney by training who turned to fiction to tell stories about the history of Black communities in the American South.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jamila Minnicks written?

Jamila Minnicks has written one books in one series.

What was Jamila Minnicks's first book?

Jamila Minnicks’s first book is Moonrise Over New Jessup, published in 2023.

What is Moonrise Over New Jessup about?

Moonrise Over New Jessup (2023) is set in a fictional all-Black town in 1950s Alabama. The novel follows a couple whose love story unfolds against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, exploring community, resistance, and the desire for a safe place to call home.

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