Rebecca, Not Becky

Reviews / Votes

"Through vivid storytelling and relatable characters, Platt and Wigginton Greene have crafted a deeply moving and relevant novel addressing the intricate intersections of race, parenting, and friendship. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a better understanding of the world around them... and themselves." - Glory Edim, author and founder of The Well-Read Black Girl book club

"Platt and Wigginton Greene drop a big spoon into the stewpot of race, relationship, class, and age, and serve the reader one sip at a time. Some of it is sweet. Some, sour. Some of it is even a bit spicy. But all of it...yes all of it, is delicious (and might even be healthy). Masterfully done!" - #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds

"REBECCA, NOT BECKY reminds us that learning to navigate the complexities of womanhood, motherhood, and sisterhood can lead us to healing cultural and generational trauma. And it is indeed worth 'doing the work.'" - Alex Elle, New York Times bestselling author of How We Heal

"The book's characters are initially cast as stereotypes of suburban mothers who spend their days planning committee meetings, complaining about busy, inattentive husbands, sipping wine and doing yoga, but they eventually emerge as more complex protagonists with whom we empathize. Despite their differences, the women at the center of the story aspire to be more than wives and mothers and, despite their insecurities, have a greater vision for a more inclusive community. It is a charming tale of class, race, motherhood and relationships." - Washington Post

"An incisive story of two stay-at-home moms, one Black, one white, whose complex friendship roils their northern Virginia suburb....The authors carefully demonstrate how each of the protagonists is hampered by preconceived notions of the other, and the social satire smoothly evolves into a propulsive page-turner. Fans of Such a Fun Age ought to check this out." - Publishers Weekly

"Written in exuberant style.... having savvy fun with stereotypes and the sub rosa operations of female social networks." - Kirkus Reviews

"Rebecca, Not Becky is a hugely enjoyable novel that nonetheless takes a hard look at prejudice and performative allyship in an affluent Northern Virginia community, alternating between the perspectives of a white woman and a Black woman reconsidering their biases and privilege. . . .Two women--one white and one Black--navigate the nuances of racism in their Northern Virginia community in this addictively readable collaborative novel."
- Shelf Awareness

"A deep exhale of a narrative, REBECCA, NOT BECKY kept me laughing... and thinking. This is a reminder that talking about race doesn't have to be hard. It simply requires us to be honest." - New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson - New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson

"Platt and Wigginton Greene have gifted us with a story that is beautiful, honest, funny, and unapologetic. Exploring the complexities of motherhood, interracial friendships, and community, REBECCA, NOT BECKY pushes readers to examine their biases and lean into discomfort. Y'all this is the book we need to read if we want to grow and cultivate a deeper understanding that everyone can work towards racial justice and it's best when we do it together!" - Tiffany Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Antiracist