1 day ago · Laying bare the forces that cause Black Americans to “live sicker and die quicker,” this book is anchored by true stories and undeniable proof. Black History Month Children’s Books: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Vivid poems showing what life was like growing up a Black girl in the ‘60s and ‘70s between South Carolina and ...

Feb 3, 2025 · For Black History Month, observed annually during the month of February, we asked our members—independent presses, literary journals, and others—to share with us some of the books and magazines they recommend reading in celebration. Poetry. The Limitless Heart by Cheryl Boyce-Taylor. Haymarket Books | 2023 ISBN: 978-1-642599-72-5

Feb 3, 2025 · In this Alex Award-winning book, science fiction and fantasy author N. K. Jemisin presents 22 short stories that examine modern culture with a speculative eye. From stories of utopian societies and parallel universes to tales of ghosts and dragons, students will love exploring themes of resistance, empathy, and redemption. Buy this book

Jan 12, 2025 · Black booksellers share recommendations for the best books to read during Black History Month—and beyond. Learn about Black history, culture and community.

4 days ago · Nalo Hopkinson is the author of many novels and short stories, including Brown Girl in the Ring, which won the Warner Aspect First Novel Contest and was defended on Canada Reads in 2008 by Jemeni.

6 days ago · Whether your club regularly reads Black literature and fiction and seeks fresh inspiration, or you're looking to diversify your bookshelves and explore new perspectives or deepen your understanding of the Black experience, our list of 15 compelling books by Black authors is for you.

Feb 20, 2019 · Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine Groundbreaking book of poetry that also serves as anthropological text and cultural criticism. Investigates Black American experiences,...

Jan 31, 2025 · Loyal readers will recall that last year we gathered together a backlist of essential fiction from Black authors, going back a decade or so. This time around, we’re staying in the moment. Below we’ve gathered 177 new books from Black authors—fiction and nonfiction—published since the beginning of 2023.

Feb 9, 2023 · - Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Contemporary "Grand Union" is a collection of short stories that cover an array of themes, including race, aging, and gender, with political tones throughout.