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Video Coverage of the 2018 National Book Club Conference
Video Coverage of the 2018 National Book Club Conference Troy Johnson Article I attended the 2018 National Book Club Conference August 3rd and 4th. I have not attended since the 2010. The confer...
2016 National Black Writers Conference
2016 National Black Writers Conference Troy Johnson Article Update: March 25, 2016 The Conference's Complete and final Schedule of Events is Now Available. Greetings Colleagues, We are excited a...
August 2018 eNewsletter Recommended Reads, Videos, and More
August 2018 eNewsletter Recommended Reads, Videos, and More Troy Johnson Article Videos from the National Book Club Conference I attended the 2018 National Book Club Conference August 3rd and 4th....
National Conference of African American Librarians
National Conference of African American Librarians Troy Johnson Article Authors and Publishers: Exhibit at the National Conference of African American Librarians The Black Caucus of the American...
Troy Johnson: Literary Activist of the Year 2017
Troy Johnson: Literary Activist of the Year 2017 Troy Johnson Article On June 10, 2017, I had the fortune of being honored with the Literary Activist of the Year Award, which was presented to me ...
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 3
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 3 Kalamu ya Salaam Article Report from the Field National Black Writers Conference 2000 Part 3 of 3 “E...
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 2
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 2 Kalamu ya Salaam Article Report from the Field National Black Writers Conference 2000 Part 2 of 3 “E...
Troy at the National Black Book Club Conference
Troy at the National Black Book Club Conference Troy Johnson Article This past August I participated in the National Black Book Club Conference. It was by 3rd time attending and 2rd time taking an ac...
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 1
The 5th National Black Writers Conference Report from the Field 1 Kalamu ya Salaam Article “Elizabeth Nunez, the conference director and the director of the Black Writers Ins...
AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000
AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2000 Troy Johnson Article THIS EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IS RECORDED HERE AS AN HISTORICAL ARCHIVE. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE CONFERENCE 2000 "THE LEGACY LIVES O...
Spotlight on the 14th National Black Writers Conference: March 22 – March 25, 2018
Spotlight on the 14th National Black Writers Conference: March 22 – March 25, 2018 Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com is Hosting an Independent Publishing Workshop How to Publish Your Book Independently...
Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home
Book Club Kit: The Thing About Home Rhonda McKnight Article Download the Book Club Kit Dear Reader, I am delighted you choose The Thing About Home for your book discussion. In the story you&rsq...
Migrated Writers
Migrated Writers Troy Johnson Article Migrated Writers 17th Annual Celeb.of Black Writing A Report From The Field More Bios. The Sight of the 360 Event 4th Annual AA Children's Book Fair AA C...
AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2001
AA LIT. CONFERENCE 2001 Troy Johnson Article 2nd Annual African American Literature Conference Saturday, April 7,2001 at the Nyumburu Cultural Center on the University of Maryland College Park ...
My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists
My Favorite Readings from the 2013 National Book Award Finalists Troy Johnson Article I covered this year's National Book Foundation's National Book Awards Finalists Reading for AALBC.com. The readin...
“Furious Flower” Conference Celebrates African American Poetry
“Furious Flower” Conference Celebrates African American Poetry Jamie Walker Article Harrisonburg, Virginia: Over sixty distinguished poets and scholars gathered to help set the agenda for African A...
AALBC Online Book Club’s Summer Reading List
AALBC Online Book Club’s Summer Reading List Troy Johnson Article AALBC’s Online Book Club’s Summer Reading List Participating in AALBC’s Online Book Club is easy. Discussions are held on the...
Book Club Picks - $10 Classics from HarperCollins - Plus More in AALBC’s eNewsletter
Book Club Picks - $10 Classics from HarperCollins - Plus More in AALBC’s eNewsletter Troy Johnson Article Books a Few Book Clubs are Enjoying this Month The Tea’s October Selection – We Shou...
36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards
36 African-American Nominees for National Book Awards Troy Johnson Article November 11, 2015 Update: A complete list of National Book Award Honorees, of African descent, is now available. The mi...
National Book Awards Honors IBPA Members’ Impact
National Book Awards Honors IBPA Members’ Impact Troy Johnson Article This article was originally published in the April 2025 issue of the IBPA Independent magazine, the magazine for members of the I...
AALBC in the Media
AALBC in the Media Troy Johnson article AALBC.com is Frequently Cited in Major Media (Clips Pre-2003) Lists AALBC.com, i...
Jazzy Pen Communications
Jazzy Pen Communications Troy Johnson Article Jazzy Pen Communications provides a wide range of professional editing services. For literary clients, Jazzy Pen specializes in African American...
How is African American Literature Really Doing?
How is African American Literature Really Doing? Troy Johnson Article For those in the business of Black books in America, this is a common question; “How is African American Literature Doing?” Some...
Taking Over Wall Street with Books by Charisse Carney-Nunes
Taking Over Wall Street with Books by Charisse Carney-Nunes Charisse Carney-Nunes Article The Lit Bit Wall Street is in for another invasion… no, not just more protestors armed with ...
Troy Johnson, Founder of AALBC.com is interviewed by Darryl Jenkins
Troy Johnson, Founder of AALBC.com is interviewed by Darryl Jenkins Troy Johnson Article Troy Johnson, Founder of AALBC.com is interviewed by Darryl Jenkins on Winbrook Pride TV. http://tinyurl.com/2...
September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More
September eNewsletter: Bestselling Books, 118 Book Events, and More Troy Johnson Article July/August 2016 Bestselling Books Titles on Go On Girl! Book Club's reading list are prominent on our best...
2015 Year End Thank You!
2015 Year End Thank You! Troy Johnson Article Coming in the New Year The biggest news for the new year is our website upgrade. We are redesigning AALBC.com from scratch, and we have the benefit of 1...
W. Paul Coates Literarian Award Acceptance Speech from the 2024 National Book Awards
W. Paul Coates Literarian Award Acceptance Speech from the 2024 National Book Awards W. Paul Coates Article Watch a Video of Walter Mosleys’s Introduction and Paul Coates Acceptance Speech. ...
Benita Dale
Benita Dale Troy Johnson Article President of The Alliance for Cultural Enrichment, Inc. and Founder and Publisher of DIALOGUE BENITA R. DALE ace-dialogue@erols.com Ms. Dale fulfilled her...
July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back!
July eNewsletter: Best Sellers, Reviews, a Contest, and Our Online Book Club is Coming Back! Troy Johnson Article “Spalding’s MFA in Writing alums don’t just win awards, they make a difference with...
Two Years Ago - Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion
Two Years Ago - Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion Troy Johnson Article Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passionby Tanangachi Mfuni, Amsterdam News Sta...
Black Renaissance Noire
Black Renaissance Noire Troy Johnson Article Black Renaissance Noire African American Literature Book Club - The #1 Site for "Readers of Blac...
On Percival Everett
On Percival Everett African American Literature Book Club Article I think Erasure by Percival Everett is the first great manifesto for literature by African Americans in the 21st century. I beli...
Publishing Consultant
Publishing Consultant Troy Johnson Article Under construction.... Earl Cox started his career in publishing nearly eighteen years ago as a shipping and receiving clerk at the Baruch College Books...
AALBC.com eNewsletter - September 20th 2012 - Issue #194
AALBC.com eNewsletter - September 20th 2012 - Issue #194 Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to this eNewsletter Read our eNewsletter Archives Read Our eNewsletter on Your Kindle AALBC.com's 25 Best Se...
More Bios.
More Bios. Troy Johnson Article 360� A Revolution of Black Poets Produced in the tradition of the Black Poetry Festivals and Conferences of the Black Arts Movement, this first Nati...
Message
Message Troy Johnson Article __________________________________________ AALBC.com Troy Johnson FounderAfrican American Literature Book Club Phone: 866-603-8394
Book-Remarks.com
Book-Remarks.com Troy Johnson Article The goal of Book-Remarks.com is to offer exciting, timely, positive, and useful information to the African-American reading community. Book-Remarks...
Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks
Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks Troy Johnson Article OK y'all this is big. Cheryl Woodruff, founder and former associate publisher of One World, Random House’s ...
The #1 Site for African American
The #1 Site for African American Troy Johnson Article Social Media 101 Social Media Marketing Tips by AALBC.com Founder Troy Johnson I've been actively selling books on-line since...
Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters
Social Media Conversation with Two Successful Webmasters Troy Johnson Article Here Ron Kavanaugh, founder of Mosaicbooks.com and I, founder of AALBC.com, speak with Darryl J. Jenkins (my cousin) ...
AALBC.com's Founder's Take on For Colored Girls
AALBC.com's Founder's Take on For Colored Girls Troy Johnson Article I do not think For Colored Girls was a male bashing film. If anything, women could make a much better case for being offended. ...
About AALBC.com and Founder Troy Johnson
Learn about the history, mission, founder Troy Johnson, and cultural legacy of AALBC.com, founded in 1997 to champion Black literature.
Disilgold Publishing
Disilgold Publishing Troy Johnson Article DISILGOLD PUBLISHING Heather Covington is the founder of Disilgold: A Bronx Publishing Company Making Waves. She's looking forward to publishin...
African-American Pavilion at Book Expo America 2007
African-American Pavilion at Book Expo America 2007 Troy Johnson Article BookExpo America's Conference/Educational Programs run from May 31 - June 3, 2007 at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New...
Happy New Year From AALBC.com’s Troy Johnson
Happy New Year From AALBC.com’s Troy Johnson Troy Johnson Article 2013, what a year! With so many great new books and films last year, there was a lot to celebrate. We also extended our reach through...
Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature
Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature Troy Johnson Article Ten Steps to Promote Diversity in Children’s Literature by Wade Hudson This Diversity Books Pledge was developed after a...
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing: An Author You Should Know
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing: An Author You Should Know Troy Johnson Article Dr. Welsing's book the The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors [1991, Third World Press] has been a best selling book on ...
Panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut:
Panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut: Troy Johnson Article I attended a panel discussion entitled Their Eyes Were Reading Smut: The Impact of Ghetto Fiction on African American Lite...
A Special Note for Authors, Publishers, and Book Promoters
A Special Note for Authors, Publishers, and Book Promoters Troy Johnson Article “There are some online services that specialize in books for blacks…The most successful is the African American Literat...
2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting - Denver, CO
2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting - Denver, CO Troy Johnson Article As part of my role as a board member of the Literary Freedom Project, and a full page ad in Mosaic Magazine, I offered to help Ron work th...
Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010!
Vote for the Best Book Trailer of 2010! Troy Johnson Article There are only 2 days left to cast your vote for the finalists of the Best Book trailer of 2010. Cast you vote now: https://bit.ly/best...
How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com (for free)?
How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com (for free)? Troy Johnson Article “How do I get my book featured on AALBC.com?” is a question often posed to me by authors, publishers and publicists. Of...
Jane Addams Book Award Winner Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jane Addams Book Award Winner Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article ABOUT JEWELL PARKER RHODES Jewell Parker Rhodes is the Piper Endowed Chair and founding artistic director of the Virginia G. P...
Journalists Roundtable, Oct. 6, 2015
Journalists Roundtable, Oct. 6, 2015 Richard Prince Article Photos: by Sharon Farmer/sfphotoworks Our October roundtable changed topics quickly in response to news the previous day of the res...
Book Expo America 2000
Book Expo America 2000 Troy Johnson Article Book Expo America 2000 (BEA), held in Chicago May 31st to June 4th 2000 was a tremendous event. Anything you wanted to know about books and publishing...
Book Review <em>The Emperor of Ocean Park</em> by Stephen L. Carter
Book Review The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter Linda Watkins Article ADD TO CART Buy the Audiobook Selected for 1 Book Club’s Reading List2003 BCALA Literary AwardPub...
Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it?
Publishers Indemnity Insurance: What is it, and how do you get it? Troy Johnson Article "One of the key components necessary for self-published authors to get their book into Bla...
A Fire in Harlem - Tribute to Sekou Sundiata at Up South International Book Festival
A Fire in Harlem - Tribute to Sekou Sundiata at Up South International Book Festival DuEwa M. Frazier Article Up South International Book Festival September 19th ’ September 23rd 2007 www...
April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More
April Bestselling Books, Win Barracoon, Top Erotica, Google is too Powerful, and More Troy Johnson Article Bestselling Books March/April 2018 Fiction: The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo was the best...
2012 Black Pack Party Photographs
2012 Black Pack Party Photographs Troy Johnson Article (HARLEM - June 12, 2012) - Londel's Restaurant served as the venue for the 6th Black Pack Party held June 6th, 2012. The Black Pack Party, held...
AALBC.com to Offer Self Published and Small Press Books Direct to Consumers at Competitive Discounts
AALBC.com to Offer Self Published and Small Press Books Direct to Consumers at Competitive Discounts Troy Johnson Article The African American Literature Book Club (AALBC.com) to Offer Self Published...
Nominee Shares Her Experience at the 2015 NAACP Image Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Literary Work
Nominee Shares Her Experience at the 2015 NAACP Image Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Literary Work Gwen Richardson Article African-American authors rarely receive national recognition for their work...
AALBC.com Workshops for Writers
AALBC.com Workshops for Writers Troy Johnson Article Self-Publishing Workshop Saturday, December 6th 2008 - Harlem, New York Postponed until March 2009 Co-sponsored with ...
An Author You Should Know: Lalita Tademy
An Author You Should Know: Lalita Tademy Troy Johnson Article [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="559" caption="Lalita Tademy (Photo Credit © InMenlo LLC, 2010)"][/caption] Recently a visitor ...
Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival 2008 - Was a Blast
Antigua & Barbuda Literary Festival 2008 - Was a Blast Troy Johnson Article I have never attended an event that was more personally fulfilling and fun in my entire life! Participants which includ...
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AALBC.com - African American Literature Book Club (Home)
AALBC.com is the oldest and largest website dedicated to books by or about people of African descent. Celebrating Black literature, authors, book reviews, bestselling books, literary events, and Black...
On-Line Newsletters
On-Line Newsletters Troy Johnson Article The following on-line newsletters (listed in no particular order) are an extremely valuable and informative resource to anyone with an interest in African...
Edwidge Danticat The “Create Dangerously” Interview with AALBC.com
Edwidge Danticat The “Create Dangerously” Interview with AALBC.com Troy Johnson Article [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="596" caption="Edwidge Danticat - 2010 Nancy Crampton"][/caption] E...
The Top Cities for Readers of African American Literature
The Top Cities for Readers of African American Literature Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com assessed the relative strengths of almost 300 American cities, to determine which ones are best able to provid...
Rappers Delight – Jay Z’s new book and the RZA interviewed
Rappers Delight – Jay Z’s new book and the RZA interviewed Troy Johnson Article “My life after childhood has two main stories: the story of the hustler and the story of the rapper, and the two ov...
AALBC.com eNewsletter - August 1st 2012 - #193
AALBC.com eNewsletter - August 1st 2012 - #193 Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to this eNewsletter Read our eNewsletter Archives Read Our eNewsletter on Your Kindle Help AALBC.com support our...
Huria Search - Search the Global Black Community
Huria Search - Search the Global Black Community Troy Johnson Article Editors Note: As of March 2016, after a 5 year run, Huria Search's run as a standalone site has ended. The Search engine and the...
Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion
Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passion Troy Johnson Article Black New Yorkers: Booklover hopes to profit from his passionby TANANGACHI MFUNIAmsterdam News StaffSeptember 28 - O...
Tupac Play
Tupac Play Troy Johnson Article Web aalbc.com thumperscorner.com
Quantum Leap Publisher
Quantum Leap Publisher Troy Johnson Article http://qleappub.com/ Quantum Leap Publisher produces a range of diverse books including photographic books. Since its founding in 1990, the c...
My Reaction to "Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons calls for an end to "offensive words" in rap music"
My Reaction to "Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons calls for an end to "offensive words" in rap music" Troy Johnson Article I guess the following could be considered a rant: This is j...
Earl Cox
Earl Cox Troy Johnson Article Earl Cox is a publishing industry veteran of nearly two decades. As President and Chief Executive of Earl Cox & Associates Worldwide and Writersandpoets.co...
Marketing Your Book – Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book
Marketing Your Book – Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book Desiree Day Article Marketing Your Book - Eight Unique Ways to Promote Your Book by Desiree Day Whether you have just completed yo...
African-American Literature Web Sites Launch “Power List” of Best-Selling Books
African-American Literature Web Sites Launch “Power List” of Best-Selling Books Troy Johnson Article FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Troy Johnson: troy@aalbc.com Gwen Richardson: grichardson@cu...
Barack Obama at Harlem's Apollo Theater, November 29th 2007
Barack Obama at Harlem's Apollo Theater, November 29th 2007 Troy Johnson Article Barack Obama http://aalbc.com/authors/barack_obama.htm Barack Obama hosted a fund raiser at Harlem's "World ...
Callaloo
Callaloo Troy Johnson Article CALLALOO: A JOURNAL OF AFRICAN DIASPORA ARTS & LETTERS Editor & Founder: Charles H. Rowell Founded: 1976 Publication Frequency: Quarterly Circulation: c....
Troy Now “Blogs” on AALBC's Discussion Forum
Troy Now “Blogs” on AALBC's Discussion Forum Troy Johnson Article AALBC’s Founder and Webmaster, Troy Johnson I’m not ending the sharing of my information, ideas, and opinions — I’m...
SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET
SECRETS World Premieres, September 16 at 8:00 p.m. on BET Troy Johnson Article One Man’s Lustful Affair, A Brother's Jealousy and A Wife’s Suspicions Collide and Unravel a Once Perfect Home in Debu...
AALBC.com eNewsletter – November 30th 2012 – Issue #196
AALBC.com eNewsletter – November 30th 2012 – Issue #196 Troy Johnson Article AALBC.com would like to thank all of you for being loyal readers of our eNewsletter. We are proud to have continuously...
The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century
The Top 7 American Writers of the 20th Century Troy Johnson Article [caption id="attachment_948" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="AALBC.com Founder, Troy Johnson on James Baldwin"][/caption] ...
My Interview with Snoop of HBO's The Wire
My Interview with Snoop of HBO's The Wire Troy Johnson Article Felicia "Snoop" Pearson and AALBC.com founder Troy Johnsonvideo taped interview (8 minutes) The first time I saw Snoop was on HBO's The ...
A Report From The Field
A Report From The Field Troy Johnson Article 360� A Revolution of Black Poets -- A Report From The Field "360� was a two day gathering of poets in Baltimore, Maryland on September 11 & 12, ...
Articles for Writers
Articles for Writers Troy Johnson Article In this section you will find articles for and about writers and the art of writing. If you would like to contribute an article to ...
2003's List
2003's List Troy Johnson Article Maximizing the Potential of the World Wide Web (September 2003) by Troy Johnson, Founder AALBC.com The Internet is a vast place and contains an amazing ...
2004's List
2004's List Troy Johnson Article Making the Best of the World Wide Web or Troy's Top 10 Web Resources (October 2004) by Troy Johnson, Founder AALBC.com The World Wide Web (WWW) continues ...
History of our Annual Black Pack Party
History of our Annual Black Pack Party Troy Johnson Article The Black Pack Party is a gathering of professionals across the Black book ecosystem. It was originally held annually during Book Expo Amer...
Join Effort to Make “Forever an Ex” a Best-Selling Book
Join Effort to Make “Forever an Ex” a Best-Selling Book Troy Johnson Article Join the National Initiative to Propel Victoria Christopher Murray’s new novel, Forever an Ex, to Best-seller Status. Ab...
Reading Tony Martin Matters
Reading Tony Martin Matters Rhone Fraser Article In my interview with Paul Coates about his 2024 Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, he made the point that the works of Tony Martin sh...
AALBC is Done with Amazon!
AALBC is Done with Amazon! Troy Johnson Article For almost 22, years AALBC has exposed readers of all backgrounds to books written by, or about, people of African descent. AALBC has published th...
June 2016 Newsletter Celebrating the Best in Black Literature
June 2016 Newsletter Celebrating the Best in Black Literature Troy Johnson Article Subscribe to AALBC.com’s eNewsletter Carter G. Woodson Award Winning Books The National Council for the Social...
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama - Book Review Troy Johnson Article "Of Thee I Sing is basically a baker’s dozen of brief biographies of important figures in American hist...
Book Clubs Focused on Black Literature
Comprehensive registry of national and community book clubs reading and discussing books written by or about people of African descent.
“Would You Stop Buying Books from Amazon.com to Save the Black Book Industry?”
“Would You Stop Buying Books from Amazon.com to Save the Black Book Industry?” Troy Johnson Article Exploring The Feasibility Boycotting Amazon’s Bookstore In the following video, Ruth J. Morrison, ...
The Mantle Proudly Publishes Authors From “Shithole Countries”
The Mantle Proudly Publishes Authors From “Shithole Countries” Troy Johnson Article Short stories from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Botswana, and Malawi: Gambit: Newer African Writing The only ant...