This book passionately illustrates why the celebration of Black girlhood is essential. Based on the principles and practices of a Black girlcentered program it examines how performances of everyday Black girlhood are mediated by popular culture personal truths and lived experiences and how the discussion and critique of these factors can be a great asset in the celebration of Black girls. Drawing on scholarship from womens studies African American studies and education the book skillfully joins poetry autobiographical vignettes and keen observations into a wholehearted participatory celebration of Black girls in a context of hiphop feminism and critical pedagogy. Through humor honesty and disciplined research it argues that hiphop is not only music but also an effective way of working with Black girls. Black Girlhood Celebration recognizes the everyday work many young women of color are doing outside of mainstream categories to create social change by painting an unconventional picture of how complex and necessary the goal of Black girl celebration can be.