Issa Rae

A witty exploration of what it means to truly see yourself in a world that’s always watching by award-winning Issa Rae, costar of Barbie and producer of One of Them Days. Remember a mortifying moment that made you self-aware? Honestly, Issa Rae remembers a few. In this illuminating essay, Issa...

A fearlessly authentic essay about the entertainment industry—the setbacks, high-stakes risks, and hard-won successes—by Issa Rae, named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in the world. It’s a gamble to bet on yourself in Hollywood. But Issa Rae placed it. Charting her...

A refreshingly candid essay about artistic integrity, maintaining creative authorship, and being collaborative to the max by Issa Rae, writer, producer, and star of HBO’s award-winning Insecure. Issa Rae preferred working alone. She was particular that way. But as her career grew, she...

With her trademark humor and unflinching honesty, Issa Rae delivers an insightful essay about productivity, procrastination, and work-rest balance in Hollywood’s high-stakes hustle culture. From the imagination stage to actually making the magic happen, writer-producer-actress Issa Rae is a...

A funny and inspiring essay about ambition, persistence, self-discovery, and the thrilling—if unpredictable—business of creativity by Issa Rae, one of Hollywood’s most innovative voices. Even at seven years old, Issa Rae meant business, conducting herself with entrepreneurial authority on...

What’s a West Coast girl with an East Coast vibe to do? In this reflective essay, New York Times bestselling author Issa Rae explores the universal search for a place to make her creative spirit come to life. Issa Rae was born in Los Angeles but never felt she was quite the city’s type...

In this comically insightful collection, Issa Rae charts her journey from digital storyteller to cultural force, redefining modern success. Through refreshingly candid essays, she takes readers behind the scenes of building her creative empire, sharing hard-won wisdom about staying true to your...

The “brilliantly wry” (Lena Dunham) and “lovably awkward” (Mindy Kaling) New York Times bestseller from the creator of HBO’s Insecure. In this "delightfully deadpan" (Essence) bestseller named for her wildly popular web series, Issa Rae waxes humorously on what it’s like to be...