Tembe Denton-Hurst

Tembe Denton-Hurst, an author and journalist at New York Magazine, shares her journey of discovering identity through literature. She emphasizes the importance of reading Black writers for cultural representation and discusses how her background shaped her literary interests. Tembe also explores the significance of communal reading, critiques historical narratives involving white women in slavery, and reflects on her writing process for her novel, Homebodies. With a mix of humor and insight, she dives into her favorite books and the emotional impact of reading.