Agent: Natalie Lakosil, Bradford Literary. A Brooklyn native, she is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Film from Howard University and her Master of Arts in Media Studies from The New School University. Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted’s potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax. Jackson is a TV professional by day, novelist by night, awkward black girl 24/7. Jackson outdoes herself depicting Enchanted’s gradual entrenchment into Korey’s influence and the insidiousness of his abusive behavior as it transforms Enchanted from a studious, reliable oldest daughter to the distant, isolated image of his desire. Their relationship begins in secret, under the guise of voice lessons, but soon draws her into a dangerous situation, far from home with no one to rely on. When she auditions for a national singing competition-“BET’s version of American Idol”-she catches the eye of notorious singer Korey Fields, a handsome, worldly-seeming 28-year-old whose attention flatters her. Jackson introduces us to 17-year-old Enchanted Jones, an aspiring singer with a deep affection for Disney movies especially The Little Mermaid.
Seventeen-year-old Enchanted Jones is a responsible big sister, gifted swimmer, and dedicated student who dreams of a singing career. Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the MeToo era.
Jackson ( Let Me Hear a Rhyme) preaches the word of young women eager to be grown before their time in this story of talent, ambition beyond opportunity, forbidden attraction, and the deadly consequences thereof. An instant New York Times bestseller Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls.
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