Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| X-24: Unclassified |
2007 |
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Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| Blue Talk and Love |
2015 |
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Non-Fiction#
| Title |
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| The Poetics of Difference |
2021 |
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Standalone Novels#
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| Big Girl |
2022 |
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Mecca Jamilah Sullivan is a writer and literary scholar whose work sits at the intersection of fiction and cultural criticism. Her novel Big Girl (2022) tells the story of a young Black girl growing up in Harlem, dealing with questions of body image and belonging. Blue Talk and Love (2015), her short story collection, received praise for its portrayal of Black women’s lives across different settings and social contexts.
Sullivan also writes nonfiction. The Poetics of Difference (2021) is an academic work examining how Black women writers have shaped American literature. Her earlier anthology contribution, X-24: Unclassified (2007), shows her long engagement with experimental and collaborative literary projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Mecca Jamilah Sullivan written?
Mecca Jamilah Sullivan has written four books across four series.
What was Mecca Jamilah Sullivan's first book?
Mecca Jamilah Sullivan’s first book is X-24: Unclassified, published in 2007.
What themes does Mecca Jamilah Sullivan write about?
Sullivan’s work focuses on Black girlhood, body image, queer identity, and the intersections of race and gender in contemporary America.