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Shakir Rashaan
Shakir Rashaan NONE Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste his talent, but must develop it.” —Pope Jo...
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley 0000000114370035 Walter Mosley, born in 1952, is a renowned author known for his detective series, including the Easy Rawlins series. Inspired by his parents and authors like Alice Walk...
Kelsey Norris
Kelsey Norris NONE Kelsey Norris is a writer and editor from Alabama. Her debut story collection, House Gone Quiet, is a finalist for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. Kelsey Norris is a ...
Dorothy West
Dorothy West 0000000117719538 Dorothy West (1907-1998) was an active participant in the Harlem Renaissance and the last surviving member. Known for her short stories, she debuted with her novel 'The ...
Toni Ann Johnson
Toni Ann Johnson NONE Toni Ann Johnson is an award-winning author recognized for her linked story collection 'Light Skin Gone to Waste', which won the 2021 Flannery O'Connor Award and was nominated f...
Ira Berlin
Ira Berlin 0000000110814313 Dr. Ira Berlin was a renowned historian, professor at the University of Maryland, and past president of the Organization of American Historians. He authored award-winning ...
August Wilson
August Wilson 0000000368634467 August Wilson (1945-2005), two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning African American playwright, is renowned for his Pittsburgh Cycle, a series of 10 plays each set in a unique ...
Daryl Cumber Dance
Daryl Cumber Dance 000000011473816X Dr. Daryl Cumber Dance is a Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, is a Ford Foundation Fello...
Ishmael Beah
Ishmael Beah 0000000368812665 Ishmael Beah, a Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist, became known for his memoir, “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.” A former child soldier, Beah w...
Janelle M. Williams
Janelle M. Williams NONE Janelle M. Williams, an award-winning author with a BA from Howard University and MFA from Manhattanville College, is known for her acclaimed story “From the Closest Waffle H...
Mari Evans
Mari Evans 0000000108875002 Mari Evans, born July 16, 1919, was a significant figure in the 1960s Black Arts Movement. She was a distinguished writer and educator, teaching at institutions like Corne...
Shelia M. Goss
Shelia M. Goss NONE Shelia M. Goss is a national best-selling author of over 20 novels in various genres, including Christian fiction and romance. Known for her easy, flowing prose, she has been reco...
Juwanda G. Ford
Juwanda G. Ford NONE Juwanda G. Ford is the author of picture books and easy readers, including bestsellers. Juwanda G. Ford is the author of picture books and easy readers, including the bestselling...
Cassandra Foster
Cassandra Foster NONE Cassandra Foster, a computer industry veteran with advanced degrees in computational linguistics, is a Washington DC-based author. She writes juvenile books funded by arts organ...
Tai Allen
Tai Allen NONE Tai Allen, a renowned Brooklyn-based creative director, poet, and musician, has excelled in multiple disciplines. His poetry and music have gained recognition from notable publications...
Philemona Williamson
Philemona Williamson NONE Philemona Williamson, a renowned contemporary artist based in New Jersey, is known for her solo shows and group exhibitions. Her work, often exploring interpersonal relation...
Angle S. Bush
Angle S. Bush NONE Angle S. Bush, an author, poet, and motivational speaker from Michigan, is known for her books “When I Cease to Exist” and “Soul of a Woman” aimed at fostering self-embrace and inn...
J.D. Mason
J.D. Mason NONE J.D. Mason is a distinguished author with over a decade of professional writing. She self-published her debut novel twice before signing with a NYC publisher. Her work, featuring a po...
Tiya Miles
Tiya Miles 0000000114701869 Tiya Alicia Miles is a historian and professor at the University of Michigan. Specializing in African American and Native American histories, she's the author of award-win...
Sereniti Hall
Sereniti Hall NONE Sereniti Hall, President of 7 Figure Publications, is a prolific author of four novels and a self-help book. Her debut novel, Feenin', was recognized as a top street literature pie...
Megan Frazer Blakemore
Megan Frazer Blakemore NONE Megan Frazer Blakemore is a notable children's and young adults' author, known for her middle grade novels like “The Firefly Code” and “The Water Castle,” the latter being...
Layla Saad
Layla Saad 000000049618806X Layla Saad is a global writer, speaker, and podcast host known for her work on race, identity, and social change. As a multicultural woman, she offers unique perspectives ...
Bernette Ford
Bernette Ford 0000000038486553 Bernette Ford, founder of COLOR-BRIDGE BOOKS, was a renowned children's book packager and consultant, and an advocate for diversity in children's literature. She held s...
M.E. Waters
M.E. Waters NONE M.E. Waters is an author, speaker, and business etiquette consultant with a master's degree in business management. Inspired by authors like Maya Angelou, she writes women's business...
Megan Reid
Megan Reid NONE Megan Reid, a versatile author based in Brooklyn, works in both books and television. She's lived in numerous states and countries and has now authored her first children's book, 'A...
Cheryl Cloyd Robbins
Cheryl Cloyd Robbins NONE Cheryl Cloyd Robbins is a passionate writer who began her journey in high school. She self-published her first novel in 2006 and its acclaimed sequel in 2008. Despite being ...
Monique S. Hall
Monique S. Hall NONE Monique S. Hall, former basketball scholar, overcame a turbulent past involving crime and prison to become a bestselling author. Her debut novel, 'Two Tears In A Bucket', caught ...
Ron Lacks
Ron Lacks NONE "Ron Lacks, the oldest grandson of Henrietta Lacks, shares a deeply personal memoir in 'Henrietta Lacks The Untold Story', revealing the past 9 years of his family's history. The book ...
Kwame Dawes
Kwame Dawes 0000000073665848 Ghana-born Kwame Dawes, a poet significantly influenced by Jamaican rhythms and reggae music, is the author of numerous poetry collections, novels, and non-fiction works....
Tiffany L. Warren
Tiffany L. Warren NONE Tiffany L. Warren is a bestselling author, playwright, and songwriter. She's written over 15 novels, including two YA series under the pen name Nikki Carter. Alongside her husb...
Salome Thomas-El
Salome Thomas-El NONE Salome Thomas-EL, born in Philadelphia, has been a transformative teacher and chess coach since 1987, leading his students to become Eight-Time National Chess Champions. He hold...
Vincent Alexandria
Vincent Alexandria NONE Vincent Alexandria is a nationally published author, he is also an actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, screenwriter, vocalist, and musician. He holds a Bachelor’s ...
KR Bankston
KR Bankston NONE KR Bankston is an accomplished Fiction Novelist, Publishing Consultant, and CEO of Kirabaco Media Group. Known for her commercial publishing debut, 'A Deadly Encounter' in 2008, she ...
Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams
Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams MULTIPLE Alice Randall, a New York Times bestselling author and Harvard graduate, resides in Nashville where she's a songwriter and Writer-in-Residence at ...
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas 0000000459097580 Michael Thomas, a Boston native, has diverse experiences as a cab driver, carpenter, restaurateur, and filmmaker. An alumnus of Hunter and Warren Wilson College, he is...
J.M. Benjamin
J.M. Benjamin NONE Allow me to introduce you to one of the hardest working hustlers in urban lit: J.M. Benjamin J.M. Benjamin is a successful, powerful and impacting ...
Wanda Thomas
Wanda Thomas 0000000074200639 Wanda L. Thomas, a New York-born author and CEO of a Medical Transcribing business, holds a BA in Biology and Pre-Medical Studies. She founded JCW Enterprises, a childre...
Agymah Kamau
Agymah Kamau 0000000067721508 Originally from Barbados, the author pursued their passion for writing after a career in economics in New York. Studied under Paule Marshall, authored a trilogy starting...
Yani
Yani 0000000118166410 Yani, an Amazon Best Selling Author from Philadelphia, is renowned for her six novels and unique storytelling style. She's celebrated in genres like African American Fiction-Ur...
H. J. Harris
H. J. Harris NONE Dr. Herbert Harris, a retired attorney and Columbia University graduate, is a renowned author known for his books on success principles and the music industry. His work, translated ...
Nikki Woods
Nikki Woods NONE Nikki Woods is a multi-media personality, personal branding coach, and CEO of Nikki Woods Media. As senior producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she reaches over 8 million listen...
Alice Randall
Alice Randall 0000000019533545 Alice Randall, Harvard-educated writer and founder of Midsummer Music, is known for being the first black woman to write a number one country song and producing a CBS p...
K.L. Reeves
K.L. Reeves NONE Harvard graduate Kevin “K.L.” Reeves is a dedicated Chicago-based artist and writer, striving to illuminate the complexities of the human experience through his work. Despite persona...
Montague Kobbé
Montague Kobbé NONE Montague Kobbé, a Caracas-born ambilingual author, is known for his novels “The Night of the Rambler” and “On the Way Back.” He also co-edited “Crude Words: Contemporary Writing ...
Leye Adenle
Leye Adenle 000000045959996X Leye Adenle, a Nigerian author based in London, is a Prix Marianne winner and agile coach. He has numerous short stories and satirical pieces to his credit, appearing in ...
Tash Hawthorne
Tash Hawthorne NONE Tash Hawthorne is a versatile writer renowned for her contemporary novels and stage plays. She received the “Best New Author” award from Black Pearl Magazine and has worked with m...
Robin W. Pearson
Robin W. Pearson NONE Robin W. Pearson is a Southern-rooted author whose writing is inspired by her family history and faith. A Wake Forest University graduate and experienced editor, she's been a fi...
Karyn Parsons
Karyn Parsons 0000000119324302 Karyn Parsons, famed for her role as Hilary Banks on NBC's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is the founder of Sweet Blackberry, a celebrated children's animation series showcas...
Marlon McCaulsky
Marlon McCaulsky NONE Award-winning American author and screenplay writer, Marlon McCaulsky, is celebrated for his Fiction, Romance, and Science Fiction works that often highlight contemporary Africa...
Ronald Fair
Ronald Fair 0000000116782340 Chicago-born African-American author, Ronald L. Fair, inspired by Richard Wright, carved his own literary path. Born in 1932, Fair served in the U.S. Navy before becoming...
Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer 000000010799937X Keke Palmer is an Emmy award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, author, television host, and passionate voice of the millennial generation. Lauren Keyana “Keke...
Miranda Parker
Miranda Parker NONE Davidae Yolanda Stewart, known as Miranda Parker, was an author of comic romance suspense novels. She studied at Agnes Scott College and had diverse roles including journalist, IT...
Elizabeth Leiba
Elizabeth Leiba NONE Elizabeth Leiba is a professor, author, business consultant, and social advocate for Black women in business. With backgrounds in communication, politics, and academics, she laun...
Omar Epps
Omar Epps 0000000108854869 Actor and producer Omar Epps was first introduced to audiences as Q in Ernest Dickerson's cult classic Juice, opposite Tupac Shakur. Actor and producer Omar Epps was first ...
Debra Owsley
Debra Owsley NONE Debra Owsley, avid reader and hairstylist, transformed her passion into a business, Simply Said Reading Accessories and LitVersation. She collaborates with bestselling authors, book...
Brian Egeston
Brian Egeston NONE Brian Egeston, a writer and former engineer, uses his jovial demeanor and humor to transfer emotion through his words. He began writing to combat boredom, turning his short stories...
Shaniqka Thomas
Shaniqka Thomas NONE Shaniqka Thomas is a trustworthy individual known for keeping secrets and offering non-judgmental advice. Her animated personality and genuine approachability have fueled her pas...
Ronald L. Mallett
Ronald L. Mallett 0000000053466980 Dr. Ronald L. Mallett, a notable physicist and one of the first African-American Ph.D. holders in theoretical physics, is known for his time travel theory. With deg...
Glenda R. Taylor
Glenda R. Taylor 0000000034034410 Glenda R. Taylor is a blind author, scholar, critic and cultural historian who overcame her disability to intensify her studies. She holds a M.A. degree in History a...
Alexandra Morton
Alexandra Morton 0000000078676423 Alexandra Morton, host of The Book Look and 2011 Miss Black America-Baltimore, offers a unique online book review show on NewsOne.com. Featuring the latest book news...
Edwidge Danticat
Edwidge Danticat 000000011051509X Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian-born author, is renowned for her books like “Breath, Eyes, Memory”, an Oprah Book Club pick, and “The Farming of Bones”, an American Book...
Patricia Hubbell
Patricia Hubbell 0000000084277955 Patricia Hubbell, a celebrated children's author, has written numerous award-winning books and poems over her four-decade career. Her work features in over 200 antho...
A.C. Britt
A.C. Britt NONE A.C. Britt is a passionate writer, beginning in elementary school and evolving into an author of fiction in college. She has penned multiple manuscripts, including “London Reign.” Her...
Sheila L. Jackson
Sheila L. Jackson NONE Sheila L. Jackson, an author, inspirational speaker, and teacher from Shreveport, Louisiana, empowers women through God’s word. As a clinical laboratory scientist, published an...
Christopher Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis 0000000114691891 Christopher Paul Curtis, born in Flint, Michigan, worked in a car factory before turning to writing. Inspired by a family history of entertainers, he authored...
Katherine Shears
Katherine Shears NONE Katherine Shears is a dedicated executive consultant and deep thinker committed to social betterment and personal transformation. A voracious reader, she applies knowledge from ...
Sheri Riley
Sheri Riley NONE “Peace is the New Success.” Sheri Riley is an entrepreneur and empowerment speaker with over 20 years of experience in innovative marketing strategies. She is known for he...
Kwame Onwuachi
Kwame Onwuachi NONE Kwame Onwuachi, winner of the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award, shares his inspiring journey in his memoir. From selling candy on the subway, to running a failed acclaimed restau...
Lowell D. Thompson
Lowell D. Thompson NONE Lowell Thompson is an accomplished artist and writer with a rich history in advertising. A pioneer as one of the first African-Americans in advertising, he now channels his cr...
Melvin Patrick Ely
Melvin Patrick Ely 0000000030403653 Melvin Patrick Ely is an acclaimed author and historian specializing in African American and Southern history. His prize-winning book, 'Israel on the Appomattox', ...
K. Reshay
K. Reshay NONE K. Reshay is a versatile author, poet, and playwright, known for her thought-provoking book series 'Appearances'. She is the Founder of Me Time Book Club, aimed at promoting literacy a...
Judine Slaughter
Judine Slaughter NONE Judine Slaughter, a publisher and author, started her career in 2000 by publishing her daughter's book. In 2022, she published her own book, “Clear Skinned.” She holds a master'...
Tameka Fryer Brown
Tameka Fryer Brown NONE Tameka Fryer Brown, a Charlotte-based author, is known for her award-winning children's books. Her debut, “Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day,” sold over 100,000 copies. Her sec...
M.J. Fievre
M.J. Fievre NONE M.J. Fievre, a Haiti-born author, currently writing from Miami, began her publishing career as a teenager. Renowned for her nine French books, she also published a trilingual childre...
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin NONE Nancy Churnin is a celebrated children's book author, known for inspiring kids to be heroes through her stories. She's a Eureka Silver Award winner and has been recognized with the...
Patricia A. Saunders
Patricia A. Saunders NONE Patricia A. Saunders, an author from Connecticut, now based in San Francisco, began her writing journey after her mother's passing. She released her first book in 2012 and i...
Toyomi Igus
Toyomi Igus NONE Toyomi Igus, a celebrated author and communications strategist, has had a varied career in publishing, corporate, and marketing communications. Known for her work in academic book pu...
Angela Flournoy
Angela Flournoy 0000000436914613 Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House, a National Book Award finalist, has been recognized with numerous awards including the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize. A Nat...
Curtis Bunn
Curtis Bunn NONE Curtis Bunn, a successful novelist, broke into the literary scene in 2001 with his hit novel, “Baggage Check,” which topped the Essence bestsellers list. Recognized for his honest po...
Noo Saro-Wiwa
Noo Saro-Wiwa 0000000367064597 Noo Saro-Wiwa, educated at Roedean School, King’s College London, and Columbia University, is best known for her acclaimed book, “Looking for Transwonderland: Travels i...
Neil Baldwin
Neil Baldwin 0000000108910963 Dr. Neil Baldwin, born in New York City, is a renowned author and scholar with a Ph.D. in Modern American Poetry. He has authored various poetry, textbooks, and biograph...
JaNay Brown-Wood
JaNay Brown-Wood NONE JaNay Brown-Wood is a celebrated children's author and educator, known for her award-winning book, “Imani's Moon.” She teaches as an ECE professor at American River College and ...
Dionne Brand
Dionne Brand 0000000109071487 “The best poetry jolts and shocks, it mines language for what we have not seen, have not heard.” Dionne Brand is an acclaimed poet and novelist, known for win...
Nelda LaTeef
Nelda LaTeef 000000008348432X Nelda LaTeef is an award-winning author and illustrator, known for acclaimed children's books like Animal Village and The Talking Baobab Tree. Her work has received nume...
Michelle Meadows
Michelle Meadows NONE Michelle Meadows is a celebrated children's author of 10 books, best known for her debut, 'The Way The Storm Stops'. Her heartwarming stories, often read aloud, help children na...
Linda Addison and Alessandro Manzetti
Linda Addison and Alessandro Manzetti MULTIPLE Poets Linda D. Addison and Alessandro Manzetti have collaborated to create a unique poetry collection. The book, written across different time zones, fe...
Kelly Starling Lyons
Kelly Starling Lyons NONE Kelly Starling Lyons is a children's book author from Pittsburgh. Inspired by her mother's storytelling and her grandparents' creativity, she started writing at a young age....
Ahmad Wright
Ahmad Wright NONE Ahmad Wright is an accomplished writer and assistant professor of English at the University of the District of Columbia Community College. With a rich writing career, his book revie...
Sidi
Sidi NONE Sidibe Ibrahima, known as Sidi, is a multilingual entrepreneur from Ivory Coast who started as a book vendor in Harlem. Now a well-known figure in New York's African American literary scene...
Tony Rose
Tony Rose 000000005879297X AALBC Mourns the Passing of Tony Rose Tony Rose (October 11, 1950 – May 27, 2025) was the Publisher and CEO of Amber Communications Group, Inc. the nation’s large...
Teju Cole
Teju Cole 0000000077460567 Teju Cole, an acclaimed writer, art historian, and photographer, serves as the Distinguished Writer in Residence at Bard College and is a photography critic for the New Yor...
Onlinebookclub.org
Onlinebookclub.org NONE OnlineBookClub.org is a leading online platform for book enthusiasts, offering active forums for discussions and free special programs such as a 'Book of the Month' club and a...
Lori Nelson Lee
Lori Nelson Lee NONE Lori Nelson Lee, author of children's books like 'Hillary’s Big Business Adventure' and 'Danica Dramatica - Queen Me', introduces entrepreneurship to young readers. Her works are...
Anika Malone
Anika Malone NONE Anika Malone, author of the acclaimed “10 Minutes Past Too Late”, is celebrated as a fresh voice in contemporary fiction. She has participated in notable book events across the Unit...
Tom Feelings
Tom Feelings 0000000063291627 Tom Feelings was a Brooklyn-born author, illustrator, and activist who portrayed the African-American experience through his work. He had a distinguished career, winning...
Adam Henig
Adam Henig NONE Adam Henig, San Francisco native and author of “Alex Haley’s Roots: An Author’s Odyssey”, has been featured in numerous book reviews and publications. His upcoming book, “Under One Ro...
Kellie Magnus
Kellie Magnus 0000000114740104 Kellie Magnus is a Jamaican children's author and media writer. An alumna of Harvard and Columbia Universities, she's the Chair of the Kingston Book Festival and serves...
Claudia Rankine
Claudia Rankine 0000000108694914 Claudia Rankine is a celebrated author and Yale professor, known for her poetry collections, plays, and video collaborations. She won multiple awards for her groundbr...
Dinaw Mengestu
Dinaw Mengestu 0000000114920471 Born in Ethiopia, Dinaw Mengestu immigrated to the US in 1980. He's a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and the Guardian First Book Award. His first novel earned mul...
Brett T. Brown
Brett T. Brown NONE Brett Tyler Brown, born in 1997, is a talented self-taught artist inspired by Chicago's architecture. His passion for art extends to architecture, animation, and writing. He wrote...