BLACK WOMEN

In Bloom

A COFFEE TABLE BOOK

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For Black Women Who Are Becoming.
A collective love letter, mirror, and window for Black women everywhere.

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Black Women in Bloom is a limited-edition coffee table book and global storytelling experience celebrating the becoming journeys of Black women across the diaspora.

Featuring over 30 essays by writers from around the world, alongside stunning photography and original illustrations, the book traces Black women’s stories through the many stages of growth.

Curated and edited by Carefree Magazine founder Anayo Awuzie, Black Women in Bloom is both a work of art and an intimate reading experience. Designed to live on your coffee table but meant to be slowly savored, the book captures the quiet, powerful transformations that too often go unseen: taking risks, choosing softness, seeking healing, and blooming into themselves—unapologetically and on their own terms.

220 pages. Printed on premium 128gsm art paper.

After five years of tending to this garden, one thing I’ve learned from publishing over 200 essays from Black women around the world is that growth is more than a quick “glow-up,” but a slow, natural unfolding—where the beauty is not just in the bloom, but in the process.

 

Black Women in Bloom is an offering to Black women everywhere: a reminder that blooming doesn’t have to be loud, linear, or perfect to be worthy of celebration.  

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BLOOM SESSIONS

We’re hitting the road and bringing Black Women In Bloom to a city near you! Let us know where to pull up by registering your interest below.

Dallas

Apprentice Creative Space
An intimate literary gathering for the launch of Black Women In Bloom, with an essay reading, community conversation, and flowers to take home. Light bites, drinks, and a swag bag included.
11/1
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Houston

Kindred Stories
Pulling up in Houston during AfroTech! Join Carefree Mag's editor-in-chief, Anayo Awuzie, at Kindred Stories for an author talk, book signing, and photos. RSVP only, or RSVP with a copy of the book.
11/5
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San Jose

Nirvana Soul
The Black Girls Blooming Saturday Writing Club: journaling, short story prompts, a book Q&A, and a community flower arrangement. Bring a pen and notebook.
11/14
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San Francisco

Cowrie Collective
A special edition of Bloom Sessions in the City! Join Carefree Mag's editor-in-chief, Anayo Awuzie, and Elsa G, host of the Wokeland podcast, for a conversation about our blooming eras. Flowers to take home included.
11/13
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Lagos

Venue TBD
We're crossing an ocean for this one. Details are still coming together, but Black Women In Bloom is making its way home.
December
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Atlanta

Black Writers Weekend
We're kicking off the tour at Black Writers Weekend, in conversation with the one and only Zane, plus an Ink & Ivy open mic. This is the stop you tell your grandkids about.
7/31 – 8/2
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Brooklyn

Cafe Con Libros
Cafe Con Libros is basically Carefree Mag's favorite bookstore that isn't ours, so pulling up for a real conversation with Liane Agbi of BAUCE feels like coming home. Bring a friend, bring a journal.
8/6
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Los Angeles

Reparations Club
"A Black Girl Archiving Sunday," teaming up with Literature Noir and Black Girls Rising for an afternoon about the stories we keep and the ones we're finally telling.
8/16
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Oakland

Kinfolx
The official Black Women In Bloom launch party. We're closing out the first leg of the tour the way we opened it: loud, soft, and completely ourselves.
8/21
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Seattle

Location shared upon RSVP
Join us during First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square for an evening of essay reading, community conversation, and creative ritual, complete with a journaling session, the Bloom Bar, a DJ, and a vendor spotlight featuring Black-owned vendors.
9/3
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Chicago

Petal Guild, Humboldt Park
Create Your Bloom Workshop: join Anayo Awuzie and Lorry Henderson, founder of With Wonder, for an easeful, celebratory afternoon to give ourselves our flowers. Create your own floral arrangement based on your blooming season and sip on mocktails as we reflect, create, and celebrate the many ways Black women bloom.
9/12
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Chicago/Evanston

Zora's Place
An intimate literary gathering, part essay reading, part author conversation, part celebration, in conversation with L'Oreal Payton at Zora's Place. Come as you are and leave a little more rooted, inspired, and full.
9/13
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