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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Troy

  3. Read. Until. You. Understand.

    harry brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 846 views
    Troy

  4. Winners and Finalists of the 2021 Legacy Awards

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Troy

  5. Cover Art Sneak Peak

    daniellegfny,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.3k views
    daniellegfny

  6. The Little Girl With the Big Voice

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

  7. Kindred ,Octavia. Butler

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

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

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

  9. Boston Globe journalist turns to fiction

    Hiawatha Bray,
    • 0 replies
    • 837 views
    Hiawatha Bray

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.6k views
    Mzuri

  11. Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 828 views
    Troy

  12. What is the Objective of a Book Review?

    Troy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views
    Guest
    Guest

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

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

  14. Please consider reviewing Civil Rights Baby

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

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

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.9k views
    HICKSON

  16. GHETTOHEAT: BROTHERS BEHIND BARS

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views
    HICKSON

  17. Winning Submissions for Change Sings Contest

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 769 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 827 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 690 views
    daniellegfny

  21. Did you hear what the Judges had to say

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 732 views
    daniellegfny

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

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

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

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

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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

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

  26. Introducing my ooks

    Guest Tamakia Carter,
    • 0 replies
    • 786 views
    Guest
    Guest

  27. MacArthur “Genius” Books and a Literary Activist Transitions

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 737 views
    Troy

  28. The Long Walk: A Rite of Passage Story

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 844 views
    Milton

  29. Go On Girl! Book Club Co-Founder Lynda M. Johnson Passes

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  30. Black. Boy. Celebrating. Boyhood.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views
    harry brown

  31. The #BlackWallStreet #Bookstore is Open for Business

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 939 views
    Milton

  32. Middle School Magic!

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 740 views
    Milton

  33. Maximum Journey by Ish Eli

    Guest Jasmine Woods,
    • 0 replies
    • 711 views
    Guest
    Guest

  34. Here are two of our Contestants are You One

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 829 views
    daniellegfny

  35. Clothesline Blues by B. Berry

    Guest B. Berry,
    • 0 replies
    • 651 views
    Guest
    Guest

  36. It’s Time To Call Out White Supremacists Attacks On Black Governor Candidate

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 797 views
    daniellegfny

  37. The. Radical. King.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 868 views
    harry brown

  38. Black. Girls. Finding. Ourselves. Discovering. Ourselves.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 769 views
    harry brown

  39. Interested in a book review

    Guest Andrew Arthur,
    • 0 replies
    • 734 views
    Guest
    Guest

  40. Interest in book review

    Guest Bryant Johnson Jr.,
    • 0 replies
    • 741 views
    Guest
    Guest

  41. Seeking Your Feedback Again

    daniellegfny,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  42. Owning and Controlling Our Images and Spaces: Video Conference -- NOW!

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
    Troy

  43. Creating A Free Black Media

    Guest MP Editor,
    • 0 replies
    • 702 views
    Guest
    Guest

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    • 6 replies
    • 3.2k views
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  45. sell my used books

    Guest oscar41,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Guest
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  46. African American Bakers: I can teach you how to make more money quickly using fondant

    Guest Debra J. Mosely,
    • 0 replies
    • 821 views
    Guest
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  47. It was released last night. You can order directly or get a free copy

    daniellegfny,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.4k views
    daniellegfny

  48. Push by Sapphire is 25 Years Old!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 810 views
    Troy

  49. Daughter of City Sun Publisher starts journalist training program

    Delano,
    • 3 replies
    • 971 views
    Troy

  50. State of Play Annual Books Special: featured Guest Troy Johnson

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views
    Troy

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