PRINCE SHAKUR

Read Shakur's political coming-of-age memoir that charts his journey from queer closeted kid to anarchist, traveler, and writer in the footsteps of Baldwin; while confronting global anti-blackness, legacies of patriarchal, and what it means to be wild in a world aiming to destroy you.

Prince Shakur – author, journalist, podcast host, video maker, and educator – is an unapologetic force in today's literary and cultural landscape. With his thought-provoking articles in prominent publications such as Teen Vogue, Afropunk, Catapult, and Vice, Prince explores the intricacies of queer culture, the impact of police and prison systems, diasporic representations in film, and the captivating inner lives of black icons. Notably, his career has been widely celebrated and recognized by GLAAD, The Hurston/Wright Foundation, and the Society for Features Journalism for his impactful media work. At the heart of Prince's literary endeavors lies his debut memoir, When They Tell You To Be Good. Publishers Weekly describes it as “… a searing account of self-discovery amidst the unyielding weight of structural oppression.” This memoir has garnered significant attention and was named one of TIME Magazine's Most Anticipated Books of the Fall.