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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. Novelist Eric Jerome Dickey Passes January 3, 2021

    Troy,
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    • 781 views
    Troy

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

    Shanelljss,
    • 0 replies
    • 929 views
    Shanelljss

  3. Children's Picture Book Review Request

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

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

    Troy,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  5. Together. For. Kwanzaa.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 728 views
    harry brown

  6. Ghetto. Christmas. With. You.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 838 views
    harry brown

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

    Jeffrey,
    • 14 replies
    • 2.8k views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 763 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 907 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 19 replies
    • 4.5k views
    Troy

  11. New Author New Book

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

  12. How to Support a Black-Owned Bookstore

    Troy,
    • 25 replies
    • 6.1k views
    Lisa Washington

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

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

  14. The next Two Countdown 2021 Guest

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 796 views
    daniellegfny

  15. I would like a book review

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

  16. Book Review Request

    R.A.St.James,
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    • 740 views
    R.A.St.James

  17. Am. I. Ready. For. Christmas. .

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 938 views
    harry brown

  18. The Future Still Belongs to Us . . .

    artGriot,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
    artGriot

  19. Book review request, please

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

  20. I. Got. The. Christmas Spirit. !

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 737 views
    harry brown

  21. Beautiful Authors!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 919 views
    Troy

  22. Are You Submitting Yourself for Awards?

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

  23. The 2020 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Winners

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 874 views
    Troy

  24. Are You On The Countdown to 2021 Roster

    daniellegfny,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  25. Mr

    Guest gyenyameonxav@gmail.com,
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    • 747 views
    Guest
    Guest

  26. Book review request: MOTOWN MAN

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

  27. Political intrigue, please support

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

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

    Guest Nia Obotette,
    • 2 replies
    • 979 views
    Troy

  29. Review this book

    Guest AngelaJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 774 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 668 views
    harry brown

  31. Book Review Request

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

  32. The Gospel According to a Black Woman

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

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

    Guest Donna Bassette,
    • 3 replies
    • 919 views
    daniellegfny

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    daniellegfny

  35. Miles Davis : Collected Artwork

    Guest Dalib,
    • 0 replies
    • 743 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 837 views
    daniellegfny

  37. Countdown To 2021 and then BlastOff 2021

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

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

    Author Brian Nelson,
    • 2 replies
    • 870 views
    Gibran

  39. Poetry Anthologies for Sale

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 762 views
    Troy

  40. DA VOICE

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Gibran

  41. FIGHTING MAD

    Gibran,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views
    Gibran

  42. Our. Time. Has. Come !

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 761 views
    Troy

  43. NEWS FLASH!

    Gibran,
    • 1 reply
    • 905 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 854 views
    Gibran

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

    Troy,
    • 5 replies
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  46. Essays from the Only Black Woman in the Room

    Guest Dawn Downey,
    • 1 reply
    • 836 views
    Gibran

  47. Requesting a book review.

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

  48. A GOOD BOOK

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views
    Gibran

  49. When Writing A History Book...

    Walkman93,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.1k views
    Gibran

  50. Los Angeles Has Three Black Owned Bookstores

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 909 views
    Troy

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