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Only 54 Black Owned Indie Bookstores Left in America

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Only 54 Black Owned Indie Bookstores Left in America Book Spotlights

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Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore

by Char Adams

Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore Char Adams 9780593474235 Nonfiction Tiny Reparations Books Penguin Random House Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore is...

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Why Black Owned Websites Fail

by Troy Johnson

Why Black Owned Websites Fail Troy Johnson Article A few days ago a friend came across an article in, WhereItzAt Magazine. In the magazine was an article, “In defense of Black Bookstores,” addressed ...

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Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America

by Troy Johnson

Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America Troy Johnson Article This is a follow up to an article, “Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Book...

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8 Ways Bookstores Can Engage the eReading Community

by Shawneda Marks

8 Ways Bookstores Can Engage the eReading Community Shawneda Marks Article Here are 8 ways brick and mortar stores can welcome indie and eBook authors. Introduce readers to indie authors...

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Top Ten Reasons Why African American Bookstores Are Closing

by Gwen Richardson

Top Ten Reasons Why African American Bookstores Are Closing Gwen Richardson Article Editor’s Note: On March 25, 2012 we published our new bookstore database.  At the same time we also publ...

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We Must Patronize Black-Owned Websites or Lose Them

by Troy Johnson

We Must Patronize Black-Owned Websites or Lose Them Troy Johnson Article Part of AALBC.com’s mission is to help support Black-owned websites.  Historically, I've focused on sites related to books i...

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Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores

by Katie Mitchell

Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores Katie Mitchell 9780593581346 Nonfiction Clarkson Potter Penguin Random House A stunning visual homage to Black bookstores around the country alon...

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Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted—Should We Care?

by Troy Johnson

Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted—Should We Care? Troy Johnson Article Back in the the summer of 2013, I joined the fight to help save Marcus Books.  My motivation was not solely limited to savin...

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Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Bookstore

by Troy Johnson

Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Bookstore Troy Johnson Article Editor's Note: We published an update of our bookstores in March of 2014. One of the very first things I put on AA...

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The ESSENCE Brand—Where Black Women Come First—NOT!

by Troy Johnson

The ESSENCE Brand—Where Black Women Come First—NOT! Troy Johnson Article A few weeks ago, I visited Essence Magazine’s website to learn which Black owned bookstore they were going to use as the books...

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The Indie Author’s Guide: To Publishing 101

by Johanna Sparrow

The Indie Author’s Guide: To Publishing 101 Johanna Sparrow 9781530398300 Nonfiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC If you are an aspiring writer looking to become published, but not sure what s...

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Blossom - Indie

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Blossom - Indie

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Blanche Richardson

Blanche Richardson NONE Blanche Richardson, a seasoned book editor and manager of Marcus Books, one of the oldest African American owned bookstores in the US, has contributed significantly to literat...

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Share Info from Indie Black Owned Websites

by Troy Johnson

Share Info from Indie Black Owned Websites Troy Johnson Article Add Huria Search Resources to Your Website or Blog Huria Search was created in reaction to the current trend in search results that f...

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Lauren Lacey

Lauren Lacey NONE Lauren Lacey, an indie Romance author and digital strategist, has optimized global brands including PwC. She's the former marketing lead for Mastercard and AMEX gift cards, and a Fo...

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Start Your Own Indie Publishing Company!: Everything You Need to Know!

by K Kelly McElroy

Start Your Own Indie Publishing Company!: Everything You Need to Know! K Kelly McElroy 9781681210223 Nonfiction Uptown Media Joint Ventures Uptown Media Joint Ventures Don’t get ripped off paying a, s...

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Black-Owned Bookstores Directory

by AALBC

The most comprehensive global directory of Black-owned physical and online bookstores. Find local independent Black booksellers.

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The Importance of Independent Black Owned Bookstores

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The Importance of Independent Black Owned Bookstores Book Spotlights

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Robin DiAngelo

Robin DiAngelo 0000000043595922 DiAngelo Actively Supports Black-Owned Bookstores Robin DiAngelo, PhD, is a seasoned academic, author, and lecturer specializing in racial and social justice. She has o...

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Char Adams

Char Adams NONE Char Adams is a reporter for NBC News' BLK, specializing in race, gender, and class issues. She has covered a wide range of topics, with her work featured in major publications includ...

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50 Billion Dollar Boss: African American Women Sharing Stories of Success in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

by Kathey Porter and Andrea Hoffman

50 Billion Dollar Boss: African American Women Sharing Stories of Success in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Kathey Porter and Andrea Hoffman 9781137475015 Nonfiction Palgrave Macmillan Macmillan Publ...

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David Ruggles

David Ruggles 0000000078894447 David Ruggles was a pioneer in black activism, journalism, and entrepreneurship in the 1800s. He led 600+ slaves to freedom, including Frederick Douglass, and owned the...

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Weekend Wealth Transfer: How Black Churches Move Billions of Dollars Out of Black Communities and How to Move It Back

by Gwen Richardson

Weekend Wealth Transfer: How Black Churches Move Billions of Dollars Out of Black Communities and How to Move It Back Gwen Richardson 9781539373643 Nonfiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC Ever...

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Plan It!: The Complete Resource Guide for Authors, Book Clubs & Literary Event Planners

by Sharon Lucas

Plan It!: The Complete Resource Guide for Authors, Book Clubs & Literary Event Planners Sharon Lucas 9781625179661 Nonfiction Brown Girls Books Brown Girls Books Read a Free Preview of the “The Perf...

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Albert B. Cleage, Jr.

Albert B. Cleage, Jr. MULTIPLE Albert B. Cleage Jr., also known as Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman, was a Black nationalist Christian minister, author, and political organizer. He founded the Shrine of the Bl...

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Are Bookstores Relevant?

by Troy Johnson

Are Bookstores Relevant? Troy Johnson Article

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Owned by Several Masters

by Sojourner Truth

Owned by Several Masters Sojourner Truth 9781939866073 Nonfiction Padmore Publishing Padmore Publishing Her name, Sojourner, means Traveler, and now that we know that fact, we love her story even more...

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Help Keep the Country's Oldest Black-owned Bookstore Open

by Troy Johnson

Help Keep the Country's Oldest Black-owned Bookstore Open Troy Johnson Article Editor's Note (posted May 8th 2014): Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted Sign the petition to help save the sto...

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Black AF History [Indie Bookstore Exclusive Edition]: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

by Michael Harriot

Black AF History [Indie Bookstore Exclusive Edition]: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America Michael Harriot 9780063490093 Nonfiction HarperCollins HarperCollins NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE ...

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Leah Johnson

Leah Johnson NONE Leah Johnson, a Midwestern writer and editor, is a graduate of Indiana University and Sarah Lawrence College. She teaches writing, authored her first novel in 2021, and owns Loudmou...

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The Indie Author Book Festival - Book Fair

The Indie Author Book Festival - Book Fair Commemoration Hall Huntingdon United Kingdom The Book Reality Experience presents the 3rd Annual Indie Author Spring Book Fair, which celebrates stories from...

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The Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival

The Hampton Roads Indie Author Book Festival Family Life Center 1 Redheart Drive, Hampton, VA 23661 Hampton Virginia Upon returning from an out of state book festival, Florenza Denise Lee wondered wh...

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The Prada Plan 2: Leah’s Story

by Ashley Antoinette

The Prada Plan 2: Leah’s Story Ashley Antoinette 9781601622853 Fiction Urban Books Kensington Publishing Corp. When you’ve been labeled crazy all of your life, it’s easy to commit a murder, and now s...

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Urban Moon Books: The Indie Author Outlet

Urban Moon Books: The Indie Author Outlet Chesapeake VA Urban Moon Books: The Indie Author Outlet

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Simba Sana

Simba Sana NONE Simba Sana overcame hardships in Washington, D.C. to graduate with degrees in Accounting, Business and Finance, and African Studies. He left his auditing job to join Karibu Books, gro...

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The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America

by Aaron Robertson

The Black Utopians: Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America Aaron Robertson 9780374604981 Nonfiction Farrar, Straus and Giroux Macmillan Publishers One of Literary Hub’s most anticipat...

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Victoria Scott-Miller

Victoria Scott-Miller NONE Victoria Scott-Miller is an acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and owner of North Carolina's first black-owned children's bookstore. She's notable for creating 'The Museum Liv...

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Afro Sheen: How I Revolutionized an Industry with the Golden Rule, from Soul Train to Wall Street

by George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard

Afro Sheen: How I Revolutionized an Industry with the Golden Rule, from Soul Train to Wall Street George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard 9780316577342 Nonfiction Little, Brown and Company Hachette Book ...

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Carl Weber

Carl Weber 0000000111497479 Carl Weber, born in 1964, is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned African American author with over 20 novels. He's also the CEO of Urban Books LLC, one of the...

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The Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Milwaukee WI Wisconsin's only black-owned bookstore closes, leaving memories — and a void http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/08/lone-black-owned-bookstore-closes-leavi...

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Grassrootz Bookstore

Grassrootz Bookstore Phoenix AZ Arizona’s Only Black-Owned, Activist-Owned, Worker-Owned Bookstore - Located in the Historic Eastlake Park District

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Ghost Boys, a Powerful New Novel, for Young Readers, from Jewell Parker Rhodes

by Troy Johnson

Ghost Boys, a Powerful New Novel, for Young Readers, from Jewell Parker Rhodes Troy Johnson Article The #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a po...

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Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy

by Maggie Anderson

Our Black Year: One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy Maggie Anderson 9781610392280 Nonfiction PublicAffairs Hachette Book Group Maggie and John Anderson were successfu...

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George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard

George E. Johnson with Hillary Beard MULTIPLE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-o...

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George E. Johnson

George E. Johnson NONE George Ellis Johnson Sr. (born June 12, 1927) is the founder of the Johnson Products Company, the maker of Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, the first Black-owned company to trade o...

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America, My Love, America, My Heart

by Daria Peoples

America, My Love, America, My Heart Daria Peoples 9780062993298 Fiction Greenwillow Books HarperCollins America, do you love me? Acclaimed author-artist Daria Peoples-Riley invites readers to answe...

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Onyx

Onyx Covington GA Onyx Bookstore is a Black-owned, woman-owned, unique and relaxing independent bookstore cafe, and supporter of local Black-owned businesses and artists. Serving the community with ex...

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Noel Hankin

Noel Hankin NONE Noel Hankin, founder of The Best of Friends, Inc., pioneered disco nightlife in NYC, paving the way for the disco explosion of the '70s. A retired executive from Moët Hennessy USA a...

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Claribel A. Ortega

Claribel A. Ortega NONE Claribel A. Ortega is a New York Times Bestselling author known for her debut novel Ghost Squad, which won multiple awards and is being made into a film. She co-hosts the Bad ...

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Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era

by Calvin Stovall Jr.

Hidden Hospitality: Untold Stories of Black Hotel, Motel, and Resort Owners from the Pioneer Days to the Civil Rights Era Calvin Stovall Jr. 9781612547114 Nonfiction Brown Books Publishing Group Brown...

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Black STEM USA: America’s Next Civil Rights Movement

by Sharon Ewell Foster

Black STEM USA: America’s Next Civil Rights Movement Sharon Ewell Foster 9780996870702 Nonfiction C. M. Williams & Associates Press C. M. Williams & Associates Press America is losing ground in the gl...

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Host a Listening Party for SHUT UP AND READ!

by Jeannine A. Cook

Host a Listening Party for SHUT UP AND READ! Jeannine A. Cook Article .image:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(255, 126, 3, 0.4); } Host a Listening Pa...

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Hannah Oliver Depp Describes Loyalty Bookstores

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Hannah Oliver Depp Describes Loyalty Bookstores Book Spotlights

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October Bestsellers, Award Winning Books, New Bookstores and More

by Troy Johnson

October Bestsellers, Award Winning Books, New Bookstores and More Troy Johnson Article Bestselling Books September/October 2017 The fiction category was dominated by Sadeqa Johnson’s novel Second ...

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How Google Uses Their Search Engine to Hijack Traffic from Web-based Bookstores

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How Google Uses Their Search Engine to Hijack Traffic from Web-based Bookstores Book Spotlights

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Three Famous Authors Describe a Few of Their Favorite Bookstores

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Three Famous Authors Describe a Few of Their Favorite Bookstores Book Spotlights

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Nicole, Tiphanie, and Glory's Favorite Bookstores

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Nicole, Tiphanie, and Glory's Favorite Bookstores Book Spotlights

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Roxane Gay & Edan Lepucki on Their Favorite Bookstores

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Roxane Gay & Edan Lepucki on Their Favorite Bookstores Book Spotlights

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Seina Wedlick

Seina Wedlick NONE Seina Wedlick is an avid reader and writer, often found exploring or at the beach with her family. She loves pairing books with snacks, visiting bookstores, and collecting postcard...

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Word of Life Christian Bookstores

Word of Life Christian Bookstores Los Angeles CA Word of Life Christian Bookstore was started in 1961, by Joe & Evelyn Curtiss. Today, Word of Life is a leading Christian Retailer in the Los Angeles c...

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Stacey Lyn Evans

Stacey Lyn Evans NONE Stacey Lyn Evans, a renowned author and poet, has written for stage and TV, and performed her poetry nationwide. Her book REAL SOUL FOOD has made its way into major bookstores a...

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Christine Pauls

Christine Pauls NONE Christine Pauls, from Wilmington, DE, is an accomplished author of novels including her latest release “One Good Thing” (2017). Besides being a writer, she's an accountant in the...

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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...

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The Heirs

by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

The Heirs Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 9781250326997 Fiction Feiwel & Friends Macmillan Publishers Special Stained-Edge Edition Instant New York Times and Indie Bestseller! From the award-winning New Y...

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J.B. Vample

J.B. Vample NONE J.B. Vample is an acclaimed author known for her New Adult fiction series, The College Life Series. She published her debut novel, College Life 101: Freshman Orientation, in 2015 and...

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Fanita Pendleton

Fanita Pendleton NONE Fanita “Moon” Pendleton, originally from Oakland, is a parole officer based in Norfolk, Virginia. She's an experienced criminal justice instructor with a Masters in Public A...

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Présence Africaine

Publisher: Présence Africaine Editions

Présence Africaine Présence Africaine Editions Présence Africaine Editions http://www.presenceafricaine.com

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Présence Africaine Editions

Parent Company: Présence Africaine Editions

Présence Africaine Editions Présence Africaine Editions Présence Africaine http://www.presenceafricaine.com

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Bibliophile: Diverse Spines

by Jamise Harper and Jane Mount

Bibliophile: Diverse Spines Jamise Harper and Jane Mount 9781797211916 Nonfiction Chronicle Books Chronicle Books It’s time to diversify your reading list. This richly illustrated and vastly inclusiv...

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Eryka Parker

Eryka Parker NONE Eryka is the moderator of AALBC’s Black Don’t Crack… Book Spines book club. Eryka Parker is an award-winning book coach and developmental editor who assists diverse writers in storyt...

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Walter Benefield

by Kam Williams

Walter Benefield Kam Williams Interview   An avid reader, husband, father, U.S. Marine and writer, Walter says, "reading African American Literature is contagious." Reading great stories a...

Events

Indie Author Book Fair

Indie Author Book Fair 4th District Container Village Philadelphia Pennsylvania This exciting outdoor event is near top attractions and convenient accommodations.

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PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature

PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature Various Venues New York New York 4 Days. 40+ Events. 140+ Authors from 40+ Countries Also Co-Host of the Indie Lit Fair, which will take place Sa...

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Indie Authors Book Fair

Indie Authors Book Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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Akashic Books is a Great Indie Publisher

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Akashic Books is a Great Indie Publisher Book Spotlights

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Obum Is Tempted

by Uzoma R. Ezekwudo

Obum Is Tempted Uzoma R. Ezekwudo 9781957416052 Fiction Blossom - Indie Blossom - Indie What would you do if you wanted something so much, but your parents could not afford to get it for you? Obumb...

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Akie & Ebuka Got into Trouble

by Uzoma R. Ezekwudo

Akie & Ebuka Got into Trouble Uzoma R. Ezekwudo 9781957416014 Fiction Blossom - Indie Blossom - Indie While most siblings are rivals, Akie and his little brother are the best of friends. They love sin...

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F.A.T.E.: From Authors to Entrepreneurs - The Personal Side of Indie Publishing

by Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris

F.A.T.E.: From Authors to Entrepreneurs - The Personal Side of Indie Publishing Stephanie Casher, James W. Lewis, and Omar L. Harris 9780982719381 Nonfiction The Pantheon Collective (TPC) The Pantheon...

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Publishers Weekly’s Booklife

Publishers Weekly’s Booklife NONE Booklife by Publishers Weekly offers expert guidance to indie authors, leveraging its vast experience and credibility in the publishing industry to help them reach t...

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Ran Walker

Ran Walker NONE Ran Walker, award-winning author of 30 books and 2019 Indie Author of the Year, teaches creative writing at Hampton University. He lives in Virginia with his family. Connect with him ...

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Joe McClean

Joe McClean NONE Joe McClean is a screenwriter and director whose 2013 breakout indie feature, Life Tracker, screened at dozens of film festivals and sci-fi conventions before streaming On Demand in...

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Steven Todd Fisher

Steven Todd Fisher NONE Ayna Rayne is an award-nominated, genre-defying author who captivates readers with her experimental storytelling. She blends elements of romance, drama, mystery, philosophy, a...

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Ashley Woodfolk

Ashley Woodfolk 0000000496787003 Ashley Woodfolk, a Rutgers University graduate and passionate book lover, works in the publishing industry and serves on the CBC Diversity Committee. She writes emoti...

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Tumika Patrice Cain

Tumika Patrice Cain NONE Tumika Patrice Cain is an award-winning author and media personality, known for her work in women's contemporary fiction and poetry. She's a champion for indie authors, a res...

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Christopher M. Rutledge

Christopher M. Rutledge NONE Chris M. Rutledge is a versatile writer and indie filmmaker, best known for his crime dramas and suspense thrillers. With a career spanning from 1997, he made his authori...

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Winnifred Tataw

Winnifred Tataw NONE Winnifred “Winnie” Tataw is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of the debut series: The Gods’ Scion. A lifelong lover of literature and art, Winnie launched Win’s Books LLC to s...

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Brittney Bond

Brittney Bond NONE Brittney Bond, a self-taught digital artist from Florida, now based in Maryland, is known for her use of appealing color palettes and magical themes in her work. Inspired by childr...

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Tamara Mayo

Tamara Mayo NONE Tamara Mayo, a Virginia-native author, developed her love for reading at a young age. She moved to California at 19, where she pursued a writing career including ghostwriting and edi...

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Michael La Ronn

Michael La Ronn NONE Michael La Ronn is a prolific author in science fiction, fantasy, and self-help genres for writers. Renowned for his Decision Select and Magic Trackers series, he's been publishi...

Interview

Soledad O’Brien - The “Who Is Black in America?” (Black in America 5) Interview

by Kam Williams

Soledad O’Brien - The “Who Is Black in America?” (Black in America 5) Interview Kam Williams Interview Soledad O’Brien The “Who Is Black in America?” Interview Soledad O’Brien is the anchor fo...

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Moore Black Press

Publisher: Moore Black Press

Moore Black Press Moore Black Press Moore Black Press Moore Black Press is one of the all-time bestselling Independent  publishers on AALBC.com. ...

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Moore Black Press

Parent Company: Moore Black Press

Moore Black Press Moore Black Press Moore Black Press Moore Black Press is one of the all-time bestselling Independent  publishers on AALBC.com. ...

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If We Were a Movie

by Zakiya N. Jamal

If We Were a Movie Zakiya N. Jamal 9780063359949 Fiction HarperCollins HarperCollins Booksmart meets Phantom of the Megaplex in Zakiya N. Jamal’s debut enthralling enemies-to-lovers queer romance, set...

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Black Hamptons

by Carl Weber and La Jill Hunt

Black Hamptons Carl Weber and La Jill Hunt 9781645564706 Fiction Urban Books Kensington Publishing Corp. When a piece of land comes up for sale in this exclusive community, it sparks a war between the...

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AALBC.com - African American Literature Book Club (Home)

by AALBC

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...

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An Investigation and Study of the White People of America and Western Europe

by Tony Rose

An Investigation and Study of the White People of America and Western Europe Tony Rose 9781937269487 Nonfiction Amber Communications Group Amber Communications Group FROM THE INTRODUCTION - AN INVESTI...

Film Review

Blackout

by Kam Williams

Blackout Kam Williams jeffre35.jpg Film Review Straight-to-DVD Drama Revisits the Great Blackout of 2003   Blackout (2007) DVD Click to order via Amazon Audienc...

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AA Book Stores

by Troy Johnson

AA Book Stores Troy Johnson Article Click Here for New Black Owned, Independent Bookstore Database

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