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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. Books that mention India Arie

    Guest Angel,
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    • 551 views
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    Guest

  2. The 5 Best Black Forums On The Net

    theblackboard,
    • 31 replies
    • 41.7k views
    Troy

  3. The Death of Urban Fiction

    Troy,
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    • 3.9k views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 662 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
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    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  6. Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions

    Guest Randee Wilding,
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    • 610 views
    Guest
    Guest

  7. Soul. Talk

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 782 views
    harry brown

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 764 views
    Milton

  9. Authors and Illustrators Who Passed Away in 2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.7k views
    Troy

  10. Rise of the Ravenisha

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

  11. Bell. Hook Dies

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 690 views
    Troy

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

    Alexis,
    • 2 replies
    • 856 views
    Alexis

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 589 views
    Milton

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

    Dee Miller,
    • 1 reply
    • 967 views
    Guest
    Guest

  15. MVmedia 2021 Best Sellers!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 619 views
    Milton

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 765 views
    Troy

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

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

  18. Sermon. Of. The. Cradle .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 961 views
    harry brown

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

    anonymous50,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  20. Book Review Request: White Minority by Talia Clay

    tccbutterfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 768 views
    tccbutterfly

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

    Terry Coffey,
    • 7 replies
    • 3.2k views
    Guest
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  22. JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

  23. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 728 views
    Milton

  24. Meji Special Edition Signed Books!

    Milton,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  25. Black People in Prison Requesting Books

    Guest tqcovington@gmail.com,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Milton

  26. Cyber Monday Special at MVmedia!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 569 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

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

    Guest AmadorBooks,
    • 1 reply
    • 901 views
    Guest
    Guest

  29. New Children's Book About a Transgender Child

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 617 views
    Troy

  30. Gilda Stories

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

  33. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 798 views
    Troy

  34. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  35. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  36. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

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

  37. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

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

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

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

  39. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 794 views
    Hiawatha Bray

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Mzuri

  41. Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 787 views
    Troy

  42. What is the Objective of a Book Review?

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Guest umbrarchist,
    • 0 replies
    • 984 views
    Guest
    Guest

  44. Please consider reviewing Civil Rights Baby

    Guest Nita Wiggins,
    • 0 replies
    • 856 views
    Guest
    Guest

  45. EXCERPT FROM HICKSONBELIKE...: A GHETTOHEAT PRODUCTION!

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views
    HICKSON

  46. GHETTOHEAT: BROTHERS BEHIND BARS

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views
    HICKSON

  47. Winning Submissions for Change Sings Contest

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    Troy

  48. Texas School District Pulls Books by Children's Author Jerry Craft Over Critical Race Theory Claims

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 791 views
    Troy

  49. What It Would Take to Disrupt the Publishing Industry?

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  50. Advanced Review Copies of The EBOOK version of 6 Magic Cans of Happiness Danielle The Girl From NY are now available

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 655 views
    daniellegfny

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