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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. Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions

    Guest Randee Wilding,
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    • 646 views
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    Guest

  2. Soul. Talk

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 827 views
    harry brown

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 809 views
    Milton

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

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

  5. Rise of the Ravenisha

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

  6. Authors and Illustrators Who Passed Away in 2021

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.9k views
    Troy

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

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 638 views
    Milton

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

    Alexis,
    • 2 replies
    • 905 views
    Alexis

  9. Bell. Hook Dies

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 736 views
    Troy

  10. MVmedia 2021 Best Sellers!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 647 views
    Milton

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

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

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

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

  13. Sermon. Of. The. Cradle .

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

  14. Book Review Request: White Minority by Talia Clay

    tccbutterfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 827 views
    tccbutterfly

  15. JUDICIAL DISCRIMINATION

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

  16. Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 765 views
    Milton

  17. The Alchemists of Kush by Minister Faust

    Milton,
    • 1 reply
    • 854 views
    Guest
    Guest

  18. Cyber Monday Special at MVmedia!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 609 views
    Milton

  19. New Children's Book About a Transgender Child

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 652 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Troy

  23. Black People in Prison Requesting Books

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

  24. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  25. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 845 views
    Troy

  26. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

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

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

    anonymous50,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views
    Troy

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

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

  29. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 836 views
    Hiawatha Bray

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

    Guest AmadorBooks,
    • 1 reply
    • 945 views
    Guest
    Guest

  31. Gilda Stories

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  32. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

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

  33. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views
    daniellegfny

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views
    Mzuri

  35. Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 827 views
    Troy

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

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

  37. Please consider reviewing Civil Rights Baby

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

  38. Winning Submissions for Change Sings Contest

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 768 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 827 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 689 views
    daniellegfny

  42. Did you hear what the Judges had to say

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 732 views
    daniellegfny

  43. BOOK REVIEW: Black in Blue: Lessons on Leadership, Breaking Barriers, and Racial Reconciliation

    Guest Meredith LeJeune,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Guest
    Guest

  44. Meji Special Edition Signed Books!

    Milton,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views
    Troy

  45. NY Times Bestselling Author of God Don't Like Ugly Endorses RUTHLESS PAMELA JEAN by Carol Denise Mitchell

    Guest CD Mitchell,
    • 0 replies
    • 798 views
    Guest
    Guest

  46. Mystery, Murder & Mayhem Featuring Walter Mosley and Others

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 823 views
    Troy

  48. The Lurking Place: A Novel by Clarence Major

    Guest Fania,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  49. She was one of America's greatest Daughters. She conquered herself and then her times.

    Guest Lewaro Road,
    • 0 replies
    • 620 views
    Guest
    Guest

  50. Introducing my ooks

    Guest Tamakia Carter,
    • 0 replies
    • 785 views
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    Guest

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