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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. Ghetto. Christmas. With. You.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 834 views
    harry brown

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

    Jeffrey,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.7k views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 899 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 4.4k views
    Troy

  6. New Author New Book

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

  7. How to Support a Black-Owned Bookstore

    Troy,
    • 25 replies
    • 6.1k views
    Lisa Washington

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

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

  9. The next Two Countdown 2021 Guest

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 790 views
    daniellegfny

  10. I would like a book review

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

  11. Book Review Request

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

  12. Am. I. Ready. For. Christmas. .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 931 views
    harry brown

  13. The Future Still Belongs to Us . . .

    artGriot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
    artGriot

  14. Book review request, please

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

  15. I. Got. The. Christmas Spirit. !

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 732 views
    harry brown

  16. Beautiful Authors!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 910 views
    Troy

  17. Are You Submitting Yourself for Awards?

    Lisa Washington,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Lisa Washington

  18. The 2020 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Winners

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 867 views
    Troy

  19. Are You On The Countdown to 2021 Roster

    daniellegfny,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  20. Mr

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

  21. Book review request: MOTOWN MAN

    Guest Bob Campbell,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    Guest
    Guest

  22. Political intrigue, please support

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

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

    Guest Nia Obotette,
    • 2 replies
    • 962 views
    Troy

  24. Review this book

    Guest AngelaJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 663 views
    harry brown

  26. Book Review Request

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

  27. The Gospel According to a Black Woman

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

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

    Guest Donna Bassette,
    • 3 replies
    • 911 views
    daniellegfny

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    daniellegfny

  30. Miles Davis : Collected Artwork

    Guest Dalib,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 832 views
    daniellegfny

  32. Countdown To 2021 and then BlastOff 2021

    daniellegfny,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.3k views
    Ann Bray Smith

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

    Author Brian Nelson,
    • 2 replies
    • 865 views
    Gibran

  34. Poetry Anthologies for Sale

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views
    Troy

  35. DA VOICE

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Gibran

  36. FIGHTING MAD

    Gibran,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Gibran

  37. Our. Time. Has. Come !

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 754 views
    Troy

  38. NEWS FLASH!

    Gibran,
    • 1 reply
    • 898 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 847 views
    Gibran

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

    Troy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  41. Essays from the Only Black Woman in the Room

    Guest Dawn Downey,
    • 1 reply
    • 829 views
    Gibran

  42. Requesting a book review.

    Guest Dawn Downey,
    • 0 replies
    • 691 views
    Guest
    Guest

  43. A GOOD BOOK

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 750 views
    Gibran

  44. When Writing A History Book...

    Walkman93,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views
    Gibran

  45. Los Angeles Has Three Black Owned Bookstores

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 901 views
    Troy

  46. Who might support Black Reparations? Biden or Trump?

    Guest Garland Gregory,
    • 0 replies
    • 640 views
    Guest
    Guest

  47. AALBC Bestselling Books October 2020

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views
    Troy

  48. We. Cast. A. Shadow !

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
    Troy

  49. How do you prepare for the holiday

    Ann Bray Smith,
    • 0 replies
    • 702 views
    Ann Bray Smith

  50. Tituba The Intentional Witch of Salem

    Guest Dave Tamanini,
    • 0 replies
    • 632 views
    Guest
    Guest

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