If you’ve spent any time on Bookstagram this summer, you’ve probably seen the stunning and unmissable cover for Bethany C. Morrow’s debut YA novel, A Song Below Water. The book tells the story of two sister-friends in an alternate-reality Portland, OR, where only Black girls are sirens and therefore must keep their songs a secret because of racist fear around them. Emily and Becky were lucky enough to sit down with Bethany for an amazing conversation about this powerful novel. Tune in to hear Bethany talk all about her inspiration and how her sociology background informs her writing, why Portland was such a crucial setting for this particular book, and the importance of Black sisterhood in Bethany’s own life and in terms of broader representation. Plus, some nerdy science talk and a deep-dive into the mythical creatures that Bethany includes in the novel (and why!) You’re going to walk away from this interview *needing* to read this book, so find the buy links below! And please feel free to drop us a line about this interview or whatever’s on your mind at [email protected]. ------------------------> A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250315328 Bethany just finished reading: Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson Bethany is currently reading: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Find Bethany online! Website:https://www.bethanycmorrow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCMorrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmorrow/ Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos

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