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Black Literature

Readers tell us about your favorite and not-so-favorite books. Authors and Publishers share information about your books. This forum is open to everyone interested in discussing anything related to books by, or about, Black people.

  1. Surviving, Healing and Evolving: Essays of Love, Healing, Compassion, and Affirmation for Black People

    Guest Dr. Rhonda Sherrod,
    • 0 replies
    • 867 views
    Guest
    Guest

  2. Near Tulsa, Oklahoma Come Check AALBC

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 675 views
    Troy

  3. What are the three most important factors to turn a book into a film?

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 634 views
    richardmurray

  4. Barbara E. Pope - Short Stories (Request for Review)

    Alan Eisen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Alan Eisen

  5. Through The Leopard's Gaze for review consideration

    Guest Jacaranda Books,
    • 0 replies
    • 561 views
    Guest
    Guest

  6. Book review request for “Know, Grow and Show Your GRIT! Self-Discovery Made Simple”

    haze schepmyer,
    • 0 replies
    • 594 views
    haze schepmyer

  7. I want My Book Reviewed By Your Prestigious Organization

    Guest Chuka Nduneseokwu,
    • 0 replies
    • 682 views
    Guest
    Guest

  8. Awaken Black. Man

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 556 views
    harry brown

  9. Request for a book review: Love as of late

    Guest Adrienne,
    • 0 replies
    • 592 views
    Guest
    Guest

  10. The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust

    Milton,
    • 1 reply
    • 830 views
    Guest
    Guest

  11. Books that mention India Arie

    Guest Angel,
    • 0 replies
    • 562 views
    Guest
    Guest

  12. The 5 Best Black Forums On The Net

    theblackboard,
    • 31 replies
    • 42k views
    Troy

  13. The Death of Urban Fiction

    Troy,
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views
    Guest
    Guest

  14. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars: A YA Historical Fantasy Adventure!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 678 views
    Milton

  15. Acclaimed Poet, Author bell hooks Passes December 15, 2021

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  16. Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions

    Guest Randee Wilding,
    • 0 replies
    • 629 views
    Guest
    Guest

  17. Soul. Talk

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 806 views
    harry brown

  18. MVmedia Spotlight: Griots, A Sword and Soul Anthology

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 786 views
    Milton

  19. Authors and Illustrators Who Passed Away in 2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.8k views
    Troy

  20. Rise of the Ravenisha

    Guest Pamela Lawson,
    • 0 replies
    • 807 views
    Guest
    Guest

  21. Bell. Hook Dies

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 712 views
    Troy

  22. Book Review Request: Made specifically for black children!

    Alexis,
    • 2 replies
    • 883 views
    Alexis

  23. MVmedia Best Sellers Spotlight: Terminus - Tales of The Black Fantastic From The ATL

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 616 views
    Milton

  24. Book review Request: LOL...You Can't make this stuff UP!!

    Dee Miller,
    • 1 reply
    • 997 views
    Guest
    Guest

  25. MVmedia 2021 Best Sellers!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views
    Milton

  26. Can You Feel The Excitement? Winners to Be Announced Soon

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 790 views
    Troy

  27. Book Review Request: Sloppy (Pre-Release)

    Guest Jasmine Farrell,
    • 0 replies
    • 750 views
    Guest
    Guest

  28. Sermon. Of. The. Cradle .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 978 views
    harry brown

  29. A Great Piece of Harlem Renaissance Literature Comes to Netflix

    anonymous50,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  30. Book Review Request: White Minority by Talia Clay

    tccbutterfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 802 views
    tccbutterfly

  31. Book Review request: VALLEY OF THE KINGS: The 18th Dynasty

    Terry Coffey,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Guest
    Guest

  32. JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

  33. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 746 views
    Milton

  34. Meji Special Edition Signed Books!

    Milton,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  35. Black People in Prison Requesting Books

    Guest tqcovington@gmail.com,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Milton

  36. Cyber Monday Special at MVmedia!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 588 views
    Milton

  37. Interesting Reaction to The 1619 Project: Born on the Water Picture Book

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  38. My Soul's Journey by W.C. Aldridge

    Guest AmadorBooks,
    • 1 reply
    • 921 views
    Guest
    Guest

  39. New Children's Book About a Transgender Child

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 636 views
    Troy

  40. Gilda Stories

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  41. "The Little-Known Heroes: Claudette Colvin" - Bringing an Unknown Black Hero to Children

    Guest Kaushay Ford,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Guest
    Guest

  42. The Sweetness of Water Wins 2021 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  43. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 822 views
    Troy

  44. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  45. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  46. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

    Guest Adam Reingold,
    • 0 replies
    • 826 views
    Guest
    Guest

  47. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

    harry brown,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Mary Hill-Wagner

  48. Girlz 'N the Hood: A Memoir of Mama in South Central Los Angeles

    Mary Hill-Wagner,
    • 0 replies
    • 831 views
    Mary Hill-Wagner

  49. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 818 views
    Hiawatha Bray

  50. Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal–Winning Illustrator, 1939–2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Mzuri

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