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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. Ngolo Diaspora: Book One

    Milton,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  2. TODAY at 1 p.m. A Conversation on the History of the AABLC!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 838 views
    Troy

  3. Get a Free Audiobook of Their Eyes Were Watching God -- Today Only

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 943 views
    daniellegfny

  4. Changa and The Jade Obelisk #1

    Milton,
    • 0 replies
    • 884 views
    Milton

  5. Lettuce Turnip at the Farmers Market: A story encouraging healthy foods and communities

    Danielle M. Jackson,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Danielle M. Jackson

  6. Novelist Eric Jerome Dickey Passes January 3, 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 786 views
    Troy

  7. New Book New Author (Book about racism and how one racist act separated my family for over 100 years)

    Shanelljss,
    • 0 replies
    • 933 views
    Shanelljss

  8. Children's Picture Book Review Request

    Guest Ta'Shay Mason,
    • 0 replies
    • 921 views
    Guest
    Guest

  9. A Promised Land: Deluxe Signed Edition by Barack Obama $350

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  10. Together. For. Kwanzaa.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 730 views
    harry brown

  11. Ghetto. Christmas. With. You.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 840 views
    harry brown

  12. Alphabet of Black Cultures (Children's book)

    Jeffrey,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.8k views
    Troy

  13. Why Don't Video Programs Featuring Black Books Work?

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 766 views
    Troy

  14. Random House Launched New Imprint with JAY-Z: Roc Lit 101

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 912 views
    Troy

  15. We Don't Need Amazon - Over 1,500 Audiobooks Added to AALBC

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 4.5k views
    Troy

  16. New Author New Book

    Guest Dollypopp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    Lisa Washington

  17. How to Support a Black-Owned Bookstore

    Troy,
    • 25 replies
    • 6.1k views
    Lisa Washington

  18. Children's Picture Book Request (Topic: Severe Mental Illness)

    Guest T. M. Jackson,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Campaign Justice

  19. The next Two Countdown 2021 Guest

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 798 views
    daniellegfny

  20. I would like a book review

    Guest Charles R Harris,
    • 0 replies
    • 772 views
    Guest
    Guest

  21. Book Review Request

    R.A.St.James,
    • 0 replies
    • 742 views
    R.A.St.James

  22. Am. I. Ready. For. Christmas. .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 939 views
    harry brown

  23. The Future Still Belongs to Us . . .

    artGriot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
    artGriot

  24. Book review request, please

    Guest Obelia Akanke,
    • 0 replies
    • 739 views
    Guest
    Guest

  25. I. Got. The. Christmas Spirit. !

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 741 views
    harry brown

  26. Beautiful Authors!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 925 views
    Troy

  27. Are You Submitting Yourself for Awards?

    Lisa Washington,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.8k views
    Lisa Washington

  28. The 2020 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Winners

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 878 views
    Troy

  29. Are You On The Countdown to 2021 Roster

    daniellegfny,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  30. Mr

    Guest gyenyameonxav@gmail.com,
    • 0 replies
    • 749 views
    Guest
    Guest

  31. Book review request: MOTOWN MAN

    Guest Bob Campbell,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Guest
    Guest

  32. Political intrigue, please support

    Guest G.A. Blakely,
    • 0 replies
    • 740 views
    Guest
    Guest

  33. I Am a Triathlete - A new book changing the narrative ! * Please support*

    Guest Nia Obotette,
    • 2 replies
    • 981 views
    Troy

  34. Review this book

    Guest AngelaJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 777 views
    Guest
    Guest

  35. Good. Things. To. Eat First. Cook. Book. By. Black. Chef .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 670 views
    harry brown

  36. Book Review Request

    Guest Tylor Carr,
    • 0 replies
    • 834 views
    Guest
    Guest

  37. The Gospel According to a Black Woman

    Guest Ebony Adedayo,
    • 0 replies
    • 847 views
    Guest
    Guest

  38. My children hate African-American history and so did I.

    Guest Donna Bassette,
    • 3 replies
    • 922 views
    daniellegfny

  39. Sneak Peek At Mommy Be So Mean She Takes My Money

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  40. Miles Davis : Collected Artwork

    Guest Dalib,
    • 0 replies
    • 748 views
    Guest
    Guest

  41. For Immediate Release: Production of Clarence the Cabbie Confidential Begins

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 840 views
    daniellegfny

  42. Countdown To 2021 and then BlastOff 2021

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Ann Bray Smith

  43. What is the primary tool for success in the indie publishing world.

    Author Brian Nelson,
    • 2 replies
    • 878 views
    Gibran

  44. Poetry Anthologies for Sale

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 766 views
    Troy

  45. DA VOICE

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Gibran

  46. FIGHTING MAD

    Gibran,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Gibran

  47. Our. Time. Has. Come !

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 762 views
    Troy

  48. NEWS FLASH!

    Gibran,
    • 1 reply
    • 909 views
    Troy

  49. Black Writers Sweep $50,000 Kirkus Prize for 2nd Year Straight!

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 857 views
    Gibran

  50. Buy The Secret Lives of Church Ladies (Signed Copy) by Deesha Philyaw

    Troy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

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