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

    Alan Eisen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Alan Eisen

  2. Through The Leopard's Gaze for review consideration

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

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

    haze schepmyer,
    • 0 replies
    • 583 views
    haze schepmyer

  4. I want My Book Reviewed By Your Prestigious Organization

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

  5. Awaken Black. Man

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 549 views
    harry brown

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

    Guest Adrienne,
    • 0 replies
    • 584 views
    Guest
    Guest

  7. The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust

    Milton,
    • 1 reply
    • 817 views
    Guest
    Guest

  8. Books that mention India Arie

    Guest Angel,
    • 0 replies
    • 555 views
    Guest
    Guest

  9. The 5 Best Black Forums On The Net

    theblackboard,
    • 31 replies
    • 41.9k views
    Troy

  10. The Death of Urban Fiction

    Troy,
    • 3 replies
    • 4k views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 672 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  13. Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions

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

  14. Soul. Talk

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 797 views
    harry brown

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 773 views
    Milton

  16. Authors and Illustrators Who Passed Away in 2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.7k views
    Troy

  17. Rise of the Ravenisha

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

  18. Bell. Hook Dies

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 703 views
    Troy

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

    Alexis,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views
    Alexis

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 604 views
    Milton

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

    Dee Miller,
    • 1 reply
    • 987 views
    Guest
    Guest

  22. MVmedia 2021 Best Sellers!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 627 views
    Milton

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 782 views
    Troy

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

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

  25. Sermon. Of. The. Cradle .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 970 views
    harry brown

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

    anonymous50,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  27. Book Review Request: White Minority by Talia Clay

    tccbutterfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 785 views
    tccbutterfly

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

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

  29. JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

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

  30. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 736 views
    Milton

  31. Meji Special Edition Signed Books!

    Milton,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  32. Black People in Prison Requesting Books

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

  33. Cyber Monday Special at MVmedia!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 582 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

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

    Guest AmadorBooks,
    • 1 reply
    • 913 views
    Guest
    Guest

  36. New Children's Book About a Transgender Child

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 630 views
    Troy

  37. Gilda Stories

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  40. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 814 views
    Troy

  41. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  42. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  43. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

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

  44. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

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

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

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

  46. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 806 views
    Hiawatha Bray

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views
    Mzuri

  48. Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 799 views
    Troy

  49. What is the Objective of a Book Review?

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Guest
    Guest

  50. Does Black Man's Burden Qualify as Black Lit

    Guest umbrarchist,
    • 0 replies
    • 998 views
    Guest
    Guest

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