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Marjy Marj is a Ghanaian American writer based in the Carolinas. Her books often explore themes of identity, resilience, empowerment, and cultural diversity, drawing readers into vibrant worlds that reflect real-life complexities. Outside of writing, she is passionate about community engagement.

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Average rating: 4.55 · 169 ratings · 89 reviews · 16 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Shimmigrant 4.40 avg rating — 45 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sasha Goes to America (The Young Shimmigrant, #1) by Marjy Marj (Goodreads Author), Fleance Forkuo (Illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 25 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Same Elephants 4.46 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Spelling King by Marjy Marj (Goodreads Author), Fleance Forkuo (Illustrator) 4.80 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Jollof Project 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sasha Perseveres in America (The Young Shimmigrant, #2) by Marjy Marj (Goodreads Author), Fleance Forkuo (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stay Ready: A Little Book About Seizing Opportunity 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Conversations About Race: Humanity Chats 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Be Her Champion: Unleashing the Power of Sisterhood 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sasha Dreams Big (The Young Shimmigrant, #3) by Marjy Marj (Goodreads Author), Fleance Forkuo (Illustrator) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Young Shimmigrant (3 books)
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Marjy rated a book it was amazing Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Chimamanda writes a moving love story wrapped up in the realities of immigration, cultural beliefs, racial differences, and everyday life. Having listened to the author’s speeches prior to reading Americanah, I could hear her voice as I flipped throug ...more
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