When I preorder a book, I expect it to be more than worthwhile, but Kemi Doll's absolutely lit a fire! I believe this book will save people unnecessary shame and misery, and it will save lives. What an honor to explain some of why I believe that in Ms Magazine, an outlet I've long admired. Please read and share! The review is here. … [Read More...]
Koritha Mitchell is an award-winning author, cultural critic, and professional development expert. She is a professor of English, a literary historian, and a runner. Her passion and expertise combine in workshops, lectures, and media appearances to inspire and empower audiences to think critically and take intentional action on their goals and ideals. Learn more »
Koritha’s Blog
Gifts That Keep Giving
by Koritha
On April 29th, the American Studies Program at Boston University hosted me as the speaker to end the academic year. I took that opportunity to share brand new work. I read from my work-in-progress, Blissfully Childfree: A Memoir in Letters. The feedback I received was incredibly generative. An extraordinarily engaged audience told me what resonated, what didn't, and what they hoped would be addressed in other parts of the … [Read More...]
Work-in-progress
by Koritha
Since September 2021, a rough table of contents has been living in my head. I would tell people about the ideas, but I was not writing. That finally ended in Summer 2025. As I committed to the page, my writing group helped me see how to improve various aspects of the nascent project. I have a long way to go, but I now feel confident that I will finish the manuscript, and I want it to be the best it can be. That requires getting … [Read More...]