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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.

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  14. The making of a stand up guy - Charlie Murphy

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  15. When I Think Of Christmas..

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  16. Mother-A. Cradle. To. Hold. Me. Maya Angelou.

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  17. When You Least Expect It

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  18. The first Africans Americans: 1619

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  19. Nine Coretta Scott King Award Winning and Honored Books for 2021

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  23. Toni Morrison, an American Writer Explains Racism

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  24. Bitches in Bookshops

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  25. The Only Black-Owned Bookstore in Manhattan

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  26. 4th Annual African American Children's Book Fair

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  27. so excited!

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    • 769 views
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  28. Seeking Tastemakers for review of debut novel

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  32. The Relentless Promotion of Amazon Is Bad for Everyone

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    • 712 views
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  38. A New Black Author for All Y'ALL!!!

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    • 348 views
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