Can you name some well - known black male coming of age stories?

Toni Morrison. Her works, although not always specifically focused on just black girl coming of age, often touch on the experiences of black females growing up. Her rich and complex storytelling in books like 'The Bluest Eye' delves into the psychological and social aspects of growing up as a black girl in a difficult world.

'Kira - Kira' by Cynthia Kadohata is worth mentioning. It's about a Japanese - American family, and the young girl Katie. As she grows up, she experiences the joys and hardships of her family's life, including dealing with racism and the changing family dynamics. 'Saving Francesca' by Melina Marchetta is another one. Francesca is a girl who has to deal with her mother's depression while also trying to find her own place among her peers at a new school.

Another is 'Fruitvale Station', which is based on the true story of Oscar Grant. It focuses on the events leading up to his unjust shooting by a police officer, highlighting issues of police brutality and the vulnerability of black men in such situations within the context of a crime - related event.

One great black coming of age story is 'The Hate U Give'. It follows Starr Carter, a young black girl who witnesses the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer. It shows her journey of finding her voice and standing up for what's right in the face of racial injustice and growing up in a complex world.

A great example is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. Meg Murry goes on an intergalactic adventure while also coming to terms with her own insecurities and growing into a more confident person. 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky is a modern coming - age story that delves into the life of a high - school freshman, Charlie, as he navigates through friendship, first love, and mental health issues. 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott is also a classic, following the lives of the four March sisters as they grow from girls to women.

One famous coming of age story is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. It follows the journey of Holden Caulfield as he struggles with growing up and dealing with the phoniness of the adult world. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. Scout Finch's experiences in a racially divided town teach her about justice, morality and growing up. 'Anne of Green Gables' is also well - known. Anne's story of growing up on a farm in Canada shows her development from an orphan to a strong - willed young woman.

There's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Scout Finch is a young girl who gradually comes to understand the complex world around her, including issues of race and justice. Also, 'Jane Eyre' is a classic example. Jane goes through many hardships and experiences that shape her into a strong woman as she comes of age.

The Fault in Our Stars is a well - known coming of age love story. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Another one is Twilight, which features the love story between a human girl and a vampire during their coming - of - age years.

One is 'Logan's Run'. In this story, people are not allowed to live past a certain age, and old age is seen as something to be eradicated. The main character, Logan, is a 'Sandman' who hunts down those who try to escape their fate of termination at the age limit. Another is 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick. The concept of old - fashioned values and the passage of time, as well as how age affects the characters' understanding of the world around them, is explored in this complex work. The old and the new, in terms of both technology and human nature, are contrasted.

One example could be the story of Hattie McDaniel and some of her interactions with white actresses during the filming of 'Gone with the Wind'. Although not a romantic story, it shows the dynamic between a black woman (in a context relevant to this as it was a different era of race relations) and the predominantly white - female cast. Another could be some fictional stories in modern rom - coms that feature interracial relationships between a blonde woman and a black man, like in some Hallmark - type movies that aim to promote diversity and inclusion in relationships.