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ⓘ About Mariama J. Lockington
Mariama J. Lockington is a published American author, educator, and adoptee. The author has been in the practice of telling her own stories ever since she was young in second grade, making her own unique books. That was back when she wore short overalls and flower leggings to school on a daily basis. Her book For Black Girls Like Me debuted in 2019. It was received very well, earning itself several five star reviews and was featured as a Best Kids’ Book of 2019 by the Today Show. She would follow this book up with another book aimed for middle school readers, In the Key of Us. The book was featured in the New York Times and won a Stonewall Honor Award. Lockington also penned Forever is Now, a novel for young adults. It won the 2024 Schneider Family Teen Book Award.
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I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mariama J. Lockington?
Mariama J. Lockington is a published American author, educator, and adoptee. The author has been in the practice of telling her own stories ever since she was young in second grade, making her own unique books. That was back when she wore short overalls and flower leggings to school on a daily basis.
Which Mariama J. Lockington series should I start with?
Mariama J. Lockington's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is For Black Girls Like Me (2019).
How many books has Mariama J. Lockington written?
Mariama J. Lockington has 6 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2017 and 2025. They are filed under 3 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Poetry and Anthologies.
In what order should Mariama J. Lockington's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 6 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Mariama J. Lockington's books organised into series?
This guide splits Mariama J. Lockington's 6 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (4 books); Poetry (1 book); Anthologies (1 book).