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AALBC Newsletters

Here are AALBC’s Newsletters which were emailed to subscribers from June 2019 to the present.  Newsletters, from May of 2019 to February of 2001 may be found here.
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  1. List of Important Book Events, Reviews, Noteworthy New Books, and More – August 9, 2022

    Troy,
    • 6 replies
    • 7.4k views
    richardmurray

  2. Authors You Should Know, New Books, and the Top 50 Black-Owned Websites – August 23, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  3. Hurston/Wright Foundation Honors the Best in Black Literature and Much More – August 16, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views
    Troy

  4. June's Bestselling Books, Recent Book Reviews, Recommended Reads, and More

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 953 views
    Troy

  5. Noteworthy New Books, Miss Chloe Reviewed, and More – June 28, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  6. More Black-Owned Bookstores Than Ever!, PW’s on Black Book Publishing - April 21, 2022

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  7. George Floyd’s Impact, Book Reviews, and Book Excerpts – June 21, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 783 views
    Troy

  8. The Future of Publishing, Oprah’s Latest Pick, Afrikan World Books Bestsellers – June 9, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 976 views
    Troy

  9. Recently Reviewed Books, AALBC Bestselling Books April 2022, and More – May 19, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  10. The Top 50 Black-Owned Websites and CNN anchor Zain E. Asher’s New Memoir – April 26, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  11. White Lies, Black Issues Book Review's Founder Passes - April 5, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  12. Top 100 Recommended African-American Children’s Books - March 22, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 985 views
    Troy

  13. AALBC’s Bestselling Books Jan/Feb 2022 - March 8, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 981 views
    Troy

  14. AALBC to Publish Kalisha Buckhanon’s Next Novel - March 16, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  15. Recently Reviewed Books, Advance Screening of the Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, March 1, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 850 views
    Troy

  16. We Need Your Signature to Get a Pardon for Marcus Garvey – February 1, 2022

    Troy,
    • 7 replies
    • 4.4k views
    Stefan

  17. Children’s Africana Book Awards, PW Turns 150, Jigsaw Puzzles, and More – February 8, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 931 views
    Troy

  18. Why the Black Book Ecosystem Needs Your Support – January 27, 2022

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 957 views
    Troy

  19. So Many Books Featuring Black Characters for All Children to Enjoy – February 3, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 875 views
    Troy

  20. New Books, Basketball Great’s Video on Crack Addiction, National Black Writers Conference – January 25, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 952 views
    Troy

  21. How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    Troy

  22. The Best New Books for the Week Ending January 16, 2022 and More - Jan 13, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 819 views
    Troy

  23. What Were Our Bestselling Books for 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 776 views
    Troy

  24. Bestselling Picture Book, The Day You Begin, Helps Children Face Challenges with Confidence - January 6, 2022

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 890 views
    Troy

  25. Important Authors Lost in 2021, New Books, Book Reviews, and Much More – December 28, 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 781 views
    Troy

  26. The Breakout Poetry Collection from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Amanda Gorman - 12/12/2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 695 views
    Troy

  27. Book Recommendations, Audiobook Gift Guide, Excellent Magazines, and More – December 7, 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 669 views
    Troy

  28. Virtual Celebration with Award-Winning Authors of Books for Children & The National Black Writers Conference’s Call for Papers – December 3, 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 731 views
    Troy

  29. 100 Great New Books, Go On Girl’s! Reading List, and More - 11/23/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Daylian

  30. The 1619 Project’s Lyrical Picture Book, for Children, Chronicles the History of Black Resistance - 11/18/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 861 views
    Daylian

  31. The Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, Enlighten Children with Board Books, and More - 11/16/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 710 views
    Daylian

  32. Amistad’s Impact on Black Books, Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards Announced, and More - 11/10/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 842 views
    Daylian

  33. Bestselling Books October 2021, Black-Owed Online Booksellers, and More - 11/3/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 829 views
    Daylian

  34. The Best New Audiobooks, An Important Illustrator Transitions, Black Book Distributors, and More - 10/26/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 728 views
    Daylian

  35. Noteworthy Books, Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded, Dorothy Dandridge, and More - 10/12/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 855 views
    Daylian

  36. MacArthur “Genius” Books and a Literary Activist Transitions - 10/5/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 677 views
    Daylian

  37. Introducing Presidential Inaugural Poet, Amanda Gorman’s, First Children’s Book - 9/21/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 772 views
    Daylian

  38. Black Women Writers at Work, National Book Awards Longlist Announced, and More - 9/21/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 930 views
    Daylian

  39. Some Excellent New Books Were Published This Week - 9/14/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 825 views
    Daylian

  40. Debut Book from the Creator of the Viral Video “Before You Call the Cops” - 9/14/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 722 views
    Daylian

  41. Our Bestselling Books for August, Recently Reviewed Books, and More - 9/7/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 766 views
    Daylian

  42. Virtual Celebration with Authors of Books for Children & The National Black Writers Conference’s Call for Papers - 12/3/2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  43. New Novel from Louis Edwards, Eloise Greenfield Passes, How AALBC Sells Books, and More - 8/11/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 916 views
    Daylian

  44. Bestselling Books in the Black Community, Long-Lost Novel from John Oliver Killens, and More - 7/28/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 752 views
    Daylian

  45. State of Play Annual Books Special, The Loss of Two Book Icons, and More - 7/20/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 889 views
    Daylian

  46. AALBC Bestsellers, New Books Out Today, and More - 7/6/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 638 views
    Daylian

  47. Celebrating Our Elders, the Strength of Black Women, Black History, and Black Art - 6/29/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 835 views
    Daylian

  48. Newsletter June 15nd - 6/15/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 822 views
    Daylian

  49. Adam Henig June 17, 2021 - 6/8/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 746 views
    Daylian

  50. Black Wall Street Business Icons, Jigsaw Puzzles, Dick Gregory's on Natural Foods, and More - 6/8/2021

    Daylian,
    • 0 replies
    • 774 views
    Daylian

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