Patrice Caldwell
2 SeriesPatrice Caldwell is an American book editor and literary agent who graduated from Wesleyan College. She edited the anthology A Phoenix Must Burn, which features 16 stories celebrating Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope.
Patrice Caldwell's anthology, "A Phoenix First Must Burn," features sixteen authors, including Elizabeth Acevedo and Ibi Zoboi, who draw inspiration from Octavia E. Butler. The collection aims to evoke Beyoncé's "Lemonade" for a teen audience, centering Black women and gender nonconforming individuals. The stories explore themes of strength, resistance, love, and betrayal. The anthology presents a diverse array of relatable yet fantastical characters, ranging from witches and scientists to sisters and rebels. This compelling narrative makes it an excellent choice for readers interested in complex, true-to-life tales.
