Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl. A literary community
dedicated to Black women.


Our goal is to introduce a cohort of diverse writers to future generations – contemporary authors who are non-binary, queer, trans, and disabled. To address inequalities and improve communities through reading and reflecting on the works of Black women.

Gather Me:

A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me


An inspiring memoir of family, community, and resilience, and an ode to the power of books to help us understand ourselves, from Glory Edim, the renowned founder of Well-Read Black Girl.

Glory's story is full of inspiration, laughter, and maybe a few surprises between the pages. Secure your copy now and join the literary countdown to Glory's pub date: October 29, 2024!

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Well-Read Podcast

Expanding on the community she created 2015, the Well-Read with Glory Edim is a podcast dedicated to discovering the books that build a well-lived life. Glory delves into the bookshelves and minds of some of the most captivating storytellers of our time. What they're reading to stay inspired, creative, and 100% authentic.

“She is a friend of my mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.”

— Toni Morrison