Leslie González lives in southern Illinois and is employed as an auditor. When she is not working, which is rare, she crafts beaded jewelry and sells her pieces to friends, family, and local shops. Leslie’s contribution to Submerged, “Flyaways,” is the story of a young woman who challenges beauty myths and learns to love her “wild black curly hair” in an environment where blond, straight hair was the norm.
contributor, Submerged: Tales from the Basin