Mira Jacob

Mira Jacob is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, "The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing." She is currently working on a graphic memoir called "Good Talk: Conversations I'm Still Confused About."

What I Learned About Love From American Movies

Is it normal to use someone's shower on the first date? According to Top Gun, yes.

Mira Jacob • 3 years ago 3 years ago

Here’s What I’m Telling My Brown Son About Trump’s America

Sometimes I wish I could ask America when, exactly, it made its mind up about us.

Mira Jacob • 6 years ago 6 years ago

A Flowchart For People Who Get Defensive When Talking About Racism

If you've ever felt defensive or hurt when your non-white friends have talked about racism, this flowchart's for you.

Mira Jacob • 6 years ago 6 years ago

I Gave A Speech About Race To The Publishing Industry And No One Heard Me

We are ready for a publishing industry that represents the world we live in, and it will ignore us — writers and readers of color — at its peril.

Mira Jacob • 7 years ago 7 years ago

37 Difficult Questions From My Mixed-Race Son

"Are white people afraid of brown people?"

Mira Jacob • 7 years ago 7 years ago