Throughout history, Black authors have played a pivotal role in shaping literature, activism, and social change. From ...

Black History Month is starts this weekend, and as an avid reader, I'm thinking about books by Black authors that I'd love to revisit in celebration. While I love a good book club read, I know ...

Without Black literature, there is no American literature. These titles volunteer perspectives that we can revere and cherish: now, in February, as well as all year round.

Children’s literature. For younger readers, When Black Girls Dream Big by Tanisia Moore is a delightful picture book that celebrates the achievements of Black women through the eyes of a young ...

Literature Humanities through the years: Tracking Black authors in the Columbia Core Black authors Non-Black authors Number of books 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon” becomes the ...

Eleven Black authors and illustrators are among 53 presenters appearing at the inaugural Decatur Children’s Book Festival this weekend to discuss family, culture, history and representation in ...

The Black feminist authors she loves, and their characters, have shown Cree Myles a roadmap for the life and career she’s built for herself.

Black children’s book authors like Valerie Thompkins are at the forefront of ensuring young readers see themselves reflected in pages filled with possibility, pride and purpose.

Thanks to some wonderful authors and some diligent academics, modern Black literature now feels rich with periodization. There’s Toni Morrison, who looms as a period unto herself.

8 Books By Black Authors We’re Tossing In Our Beach Bag This Summer. Written by Keyaira Boone Published on June 21, 2024 Share. Share this Share this link via. Or copy link. Copy Copied.

Founded in 2022 by Kierra Underwood, our mobile independent bookstore specializes in Black literature, bringing a carefully curated selection of works by Black authors directly to the community.

Authors would capture this history but in 1922, Black Hoosiers couldn’t openly access books. That is until Indianpolis’ first Black library was opened at John Hope School 26.