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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. Info Canada

    Guest jonsdib,
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    • 830 views
    Guest
    Guest

  2. Book Review Request: Rise - Poetry for Lovers and Thinkers (Pre-Release)

    HenryLT,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    HenryLT

  3. MVmedia celebrates Black Futures Month!

    Milton,
    • 1 reply
    • 867 views
    richardmurray

  4. The Untold Story Of The "Wildman of the Wynooche"

    John Tornow Legend,
    • 0 replies
    • 933 views
    John Tornow Legend

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

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

  6. Near Tulsa, Oklahoma Come Check AALBC

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 727 views
    Troy

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

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 686 views
    richardmurray

  8. Through The Leopard's Gaze for review consideration

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

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

    haze schepmyer,
    • 0 replies
    • 652 views
    haze schepmyer

  10. I want My Book Reviewed By Your Prestigious Organization

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

  11. Awaken Black. Man

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 594 views
    harry brown

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

    Guest Adrienne,
    • 0 replies
    • 628 views
    Guest
    Guest

  13. Books that mention India Arie

    Guest Angel,
    • 0 replies
    • 592 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 734 views
    Milton

  15. Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions

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

  16. Soul. Talk

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 851 views
    harry brown

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 842 views
    Milton

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

    Alan Eisen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    Alan Eisen

  19. Rise of the Ravenisha

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

  20. Authors and Illustrators Who Passed Away in 2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 6k views
    Troy

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 669 views
    Milton

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

    Alexis,
    • 2 replies
    • 945 views
    Alexis

  23. Bell. Hook Dies

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 761 views
    Troy

  24. MVmedia 2021 Best Sellers!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 672 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

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

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

  27. Sermon. Of. The. Cradle .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    harry brown

  28. Book Review Request: White Minority by Talia Clay

    tccbutterfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 859 views
    tccbutterfly

  29. JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
    JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

  30. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 793 views
    Milton

  31. The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust

    Milton,
    • 1 reply
    • 884 views
    Guest
    Guest

  32. Cyber Monday Special at MVmedia!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 633 views
    Milton

  33. New Children's Book About a Transgender Child

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 672 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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

    Guest Kaushay Ford,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  37. Black People in Prison Requesting Books

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

  38. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  39. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 886 views
    Troy

  40. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

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

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

    anonymous50,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

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

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

  43. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 858 views
    Hiawatha Bray

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

    Guest AmadorBooks,
    • 1 reply
    • 973 views
    Guest
    Guest

  45. Gilda Stories

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  46. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

    harry brown,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Mary Hill-Wagner

  47. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views
    daniellegfny

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views
    Mzuri

  49. Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 862 views
    Troy

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

    Guest umbrarchist,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Guest
    Guest

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