Editor to Author: A Guest Post from Jessica George, Author of Maame, Our February Discover Pick
Like most 20-somethings, Maddie wants to find her place in the world. Between serving as her ailing father’s primary caregiver…
Black History Month
Black Voices that Pay Tribute to Past and Present: Audiobooks for Black History Month
I’ve been a student of American history since my first visit to an historic house museum in third grade. I…
Words in a Frame: An Exclusive Guest Post from Krystal Marquis, Author of The Davenports, Our February YA Book Club Pick
Travel back to Chicago in 1910 with this swoony read that looks back on an often-overlooked period of African American…
Celebrate Black History Month With These YA Books
History, horror, romance, and fantasy all collide in this roundup of spectacular Young Adult books. From heart wrenching historical fiction…
Black Voices and Their Stories: Starting Conversation Through Diverse Literature
If you’re looking for the perfect book this month, we have something for every bookworm. With fiction, romance, mystery/thrillers, and…
Celebrate Black History Month With These Kids Books
Books are an opportunity to learn, grow, and see reflections of the world within their pages. This list is full…
Understanding Black History & Recognizing Black Icons
“We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Books are opportunities to learn about…
Greatness Propels Greatness: A Conversation Between Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter About Their New Book, An American Story
To describe An American Story by Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter as simply an “important” book would be an egregious…
Symbols Reflect the Stories We Tell: A Guest Post from Clint Smith, Author of How the Word is Passed
A travelogue, a history, a quest, a warning and a call for a reckoning that the history of slavery is…
Black Voices: New & Upcoming Must-Read Fiction
Not every Black story is the same because the possibilities are endless, and as the platform for Black voices continues to grow, so do the stories that are…
Classic Books by Black Authors to Read Now
Classic adjective. clas· sic | \ ˈkla-sik \ 1a: serving as a standard of excellence: of recognized value Some things never go out of style…
Celebrate Black History Month with 13 Middle Grade Books
February gets a lot of love (pun intended) for being the month of lace, doilies, and hearts, but the month…
Celebrate Black History Month with 5 Fabulous Picture Books
Every February Americans take time to reflect on and honor the achievements of African-Americans through Black History Month. If you’re…