The Talk
Named one of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Best Books of 2023
Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction 2024
New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2023 Top Ten Pick
Darrin Bell was six years old when his mother told him he couldn’t have a realistic water gun. She said she feared for his safety, that police tend to think of little Black boys as older and less innocent than they really are.
Through evocative illustrations and sharp humor, Bell examines how The Talk shaped intimate and public moments from childhood to adulthood. While coming of age in Los Angeles―and finding a voice through cartooning―Bell becomes painfully aware of being regarded as dangerous by white teachers, neighbors, and police officers and thus of his mortality. Drawing attention to the brutal murders of African Americans and showcasing revealing insights and cartoons along the way, he brings us up to the moment of reckoning when people took to the streets protesting the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. And now Bell must decide whether he and his own six-year-old son are ready to have The Talk.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 352
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250349958
Creator Bio
Darrin Bell is an award-winning cartoonist and writer best known for his syndicated comic strip, "Candorville." Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bell studied at the University of California, Berkeley where he initially pursued a career in computer programming. However, after taking a cartooning class, he fell in love with the medium and decided to pursue a career in cartooning. Bell's work often tackles social and political issues, using humor and satire to shed light on important topics. In addition to his comic strip, he has also published several graphic novels and has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning.
