Black Literature

Monday, June 13, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM FROM THE BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT TO CAVE CANEM To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Black Arts Movement and the 20th anniversary of Cave Canem, a day-long symposium featuring two panels and a Master Class in children’s literature. This event is co-sponsored by the Folger Shakespeare Library’s O.B. Hardison Poetry Series, PEN/Faulkner Foundation, We Need Diverse Books, and Cave Canem Foundation. 8:30AM – 12:30PM: Master Class featuring Kwame Alexander, Jacqueline Woodson, and other faculty members, Jason Low, publisher at Lee & Low Books; Jennifer Brown, publisher at Knopf Books for Young Readers, a Penguin Random House impri…

It has been a few years since I've run book giveaways, and I'm happy to reintroduce this benefit to AALBC.com visitors. Technically you have to be a newsletter subscriber to win, but the is a small detail compared to what you can win!

Census. Says. 64% Of. Black. Children. Are. In. A. Absent. Father ,,Home. Fathers. Are. In. Prison ,Jail. On. Drugs. ,Being. No. Good. In,Their. Community. Not. All. Black. Fathers. Are. Like. That,,In ,The,Book. Black. Men. Give. Their. Opinion. Of. Being. Fathers. Book. By. Kimberly Laboo .

The Kobo Writing Life team invites you to join us on May 30th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST for an exciting live Q&A event with Ember Leigh, Erin Mallon, Karen Grey, Lainey Davis and Liz Alden. They will have a chance to chat with our author engagement manager Laura to break down the collaboration process, what they’ve learned through their secret writing sessions, and more about the wonderful world they’ve all built together. MY TRANSCRIPT 4:00 What is the largest collaborative work you know of, in terms of number of collaborators? also in terms of size of final project? farm 2 forking https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/series/farm-2-forking-2 5:0…

Too Old to Dance But Young Enough to Rock 'n' Roll by L. Gene Brown and K. Ceres Wright is an exciting postapocalyptic SF military story from the point of view of two soldiers, one an African American man, the other an Ethiopian Israeli woman, each commanding their troops to search out and obtain a mysterious element promising to end the war —Protocol 45. In their quest, they must either fight, avoid, or negotiate with armies from Korea, China, and Russia, as well as local gang members, to obtain an elusive peace. But what will this peace cost? L. Gene Brown and K. Ceres Wright have crafted a compelling futuristic tale that shows the grim reality of war—that could…

Coming Soon March 17 Moon farthest away from Earth, apogee; St Paddy's day St. Paddy's day tale- tell me what you think? [ https://aalbc.com/tc/events/event/217-saint-patricks-day-good-news-calendar/ ] 19 Neptune Sun conjunction 20 - Vernal equinox at 5:01am E.S.T. or UTC-5 ; Venus mercury conjunction; Big bird's birthday Three Tales of Spring- tell me what you think? [ https://aalbc.com/tc/blogs/entry/261-good-news-blog-stories-through-a-year/?tab=comments#comment-878 ] [ https://aalbc.com/tc/blogs/entry/261-good-news-blog-stories-through-a-year/?tab=comments#comment-890 ] [ https://aalbc.com/tc/blogs/entry/261-good-news-blog-stories-through-a-year/…

The first #Black337 begins! RMNewsletter 4th Version March 1st 2026 https://open.substack.com/pub/rmnewsletter/p/the-first-black337-begins?r=xit0b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #rmnewsletter #richardmurrayhumblr #rmaalbc #hddeviant #richardmurray #rmworkcalendar #rmcommunitycalendar #black337 I thought about #Black337 the three hundred and thirty seven days between any two Black History Months, so it is always recurring in the past or the future like Black history month, but is about the time between when often times talk of Black History even among black people fade. I plan on posting a Black337 in CRliteratu…

So today an agent presented us (my ex and me) with a contract today to represent our co-parenting book (and my future book projects). *screaming* I feel so blessed. I didn't have to deal with a long wait or shady crooks. She is a friend of a friend. Next up: The agent shops the proposal around to the publishing houses. Stay tuned...

Manie Barron, Partner of the Menza Barron Agency, speaks about the roles and responsibilties of the literary agent and author at the National Black Book Conference, sponsored by CushCity.com in Houston TX. This just took place 3:30PM CST

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Afrofuturists are black entertainers, musicians, filmmakers, authors, artists and intellectuals who aim to break down racial barriers by designing science-fiction futures where oppression is optional or nonexistent. Rooted in academia, the Afrofuturism movement began among groups of college students gathered on the lawns of historically black institutions, and then later in internet groups who drew parallels between will.i.am and Sun Ra, America’s black Diaspora and fictional stories of alien abductions, activism and Octavia Butler. Check out Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture (Lawrence Hill Books, October 2013) by Ytasha L. Womack.…

This will be an interview that takes place on Tweeter, this evening at 8 p.m. EDT. Yeah, I know I said I'm not longer using social media. But I'm more than happy to make an exception for instances like this. An instance where the social platform will be used to support AALBC.com's activities, rather than the other way around. While I'm on the subject, not using social media is actually a lot harder than you would image, at least for someone like me. First often when I'm researching and author, I'll discover that the authors best, if not only, presence is on Facebook. I think this is a really scary trend. Image a world where the only place you c…

Here are a couple of videos of Kimberla Lawson Roby at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival In the first video Kim and two other NY Times Bestselling authors describe their favorite bookstores: Beatrix Williams Vero Beach Book Center, Vero Beach, FL FoxTale Book Shoppe Atlanta, GA The Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale AZ Murder by the Book, Houston, TX Banks Square Books, Mystic, CT Diane's Books of Greenwich, Greenwich, CT R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT Kimberla Lawson Roby Dock Bookshop, Fort Worth, TX Shelly Shepard Gray Books&Co, Beavercreek, OH Page & Palette, Fairhope, AL …

...Cupcake Brown, at 11 years of age, regularly engaged in prostitution and took drugs. Cup, tells the story of her crazy life in her memoir, A Piece of Cake. This is not a new book, but I had not thought about it in a while. I figured there are many people who never heard about it so I shared into about it on social media, since sex, drugs, and dysfunction seems to plays well on social media. Seriously, the idea that Brown now runs a law practice just seems like a remarkable story. I rediscovered this book as while updating the site with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association's award winning books. I'm adding all …

What is the key to empowering black men to live extraordinary lives? After more than 25 years of research I have concluded that waking black men up from the ten most negative media generated illusions about black men is the answer. We are all aware of racism, discrimination, police brutality and an unfair justice system that disproportionately incarcerates men of color. But are we aware of the multitude of limiting beliefs that we hold on to that keep us from succeeding? What if it were these limiting beliefs that were actually keeping us from living extraordinary lives? If this were true would we be willing to change them? I invite you to consider this as a p…

Antoinette Clark has just released the first children's book in her "Kindness Matters" series, called "Kindness Matters: Sharing Bees" (Royal 7 Publishing, April 22, 2019) which celebrates diversity, environmentalism, and kindness! In Honeycomb City, Sadie and her friends happily buzz from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen to bring back to the honeycomb. When they suddenly spot storm clouds in the distance, Sadie suggests that everyone share the heavy load so they can fly back to the hive before the rain starts. Sadie returns to the hive where the Queen Bee praises her selfless leadership and bravery. “Kindness Matters: Sharing Bees” …

I would be more than thrilled if you could review my book THE STANDING PEOPLE - ISBN# 978-1543944204 (September 2018) "The FBI with the help of the CIA is trying to stop a Chinese family operation out of Beijing and Washington, D.C. that is smuggling rosewood and ebony timber out of Madagascar. The illegal consignments of endangered timber is being shipped to the U.S. from China. The illicit trade of these rare trees has resurfaced in Madagascar, a country already reeling from corrupt military rule. Rosewood is prized for its ruby color and, because the Chinese have helped to make this a poverty-stricken country, is being smuggled out of the island at a rate …

I'm currently looking for chapter books that I can pair with teaching GA ELA standards. I want to incorporate chapter books that have black characters so that my principal can order class sets for virtual learning. What are you suggestions. The Lexile for the chapter books should be 740L-940L and or Fountas and Pinnell Levels P and higher. Thanks for your help!

JOIN US FOR AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY The Virtual Screening will take place March 9th at 9:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm PST Director: Ramin Bahrahni Writer: Walter Mosley Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Omar Benson Miller, Al Mitchel, Tim McAdams Ptolemy Grey is a 91-year-old man forgotten by his family, by his friends, by even himself. On the brink of sinking even deeper into lonely dementia, Ptolemy experiences a seismic shift when he's given the tremendous opportunity to briefly regain his memories and uses this precious and fleeting lucidity to solve his nephew's death and come to terms with his past. Pre…

College Life of a Retired Senior by Yvonne Blackwood, was released March 2023. ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1489746375. I am interested in a book review. Synopsis: Seven years after she retired from a lengthy career in banking, Yvonne Blackwood surprised her friends and family by returning to school at age sixty-four to pursue an English degree. Her purpose was fueled by four powerful reasons—to add texture to her writing; to ward off dementia; to enhance structure in her life; and to inspire her two young grandsons to continue their education after high school. But as she stepped onto the campus of Canada’s third-largest university, Blackwood had no idea of the hu…

The Return of the Nigger Breakers—an interview with Ishmael Reed http://www.counterpunch.org/reed05182010.html

1980'S BOOK, BLACK MAN GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE BLACK WOMAN BY SHAZARZAD ALI.HER OPINION IF A BLACK WOMAN IGNORES THE BLACK MAN SHE SHOULD BE HIT IN THE MOUTH.WONDERED WAS SHE HIT IN THE MOUTH. CONDONING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.. SHE SAID BLACK WOMEN BULLY BLACK MEN/. MY OPINION BLACK WOMEN DO MOST OF THE CHILD RAISING...SEEMS BLACK PREACHERS ALL CHEAT ON THEIR WIVES, NAACP DOES NOT WANT A BLACK WOMAN PRESIDENT OF NAACP...SHAZARZAD ALI ,YOU CAN SEE HER INTERVIEWED TALKING ABOUT HER BOOK....SHE WROTE ANOTHER BOOK, BLACK WOMAN GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE BLACK MAN.////.SO MUCH CONFUSION..//// /

It is easy to share some silly meme, celebrity gossip, or fail video and get a reaction from folks. I like to share information that is a little more meaningful, substantial. Here are three women I will mention in my next eNewsletter. They have all accomplished amazing things and are worthy of celebration. Not just on their birthdays on in February. People like these need to be celebrated constantly Don't looks for these women in the popular magazines, on TV or the radio. They are not going to be tweeted about or shared on Facebook very much -- it at all. Their information is not going viral. If you don't know who these ladies are please click thei…

The Obituary Of Gut Bucket Johnson – I Ain’t Dead Yet - Free Limited Time Roland “Gut Bucket” Johnson walked into a church and stopped his own funeral with a copy of his obituary in his hand. Roland walked out with his formerly grieving wife, Velma, in his arms. Roland was a throwback of a man, hard drinking, hard fighting and woman chasing. Although they loved each other, neither Roland or Velma expected each other to be faithful if they were apart for long periods of time, but Roland had a special problem resisting tasting the fruits of ratchet women regardless of their or his marital status. Roland decided he needed to confront the demons that chased him. Rolan…

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Harriet Tubman ,Called The Moses Of Our People..This Another Book About Her Amazing Life. Her Bravery, Courage And Intelligence.Harriet Tubman Is Buried In Fort Hills, Cemetary, Auburn , New York , If Only Black Political,Church Preachers, Millionaire Entertainers, Athletes, Were Harriet Tubman, We Then Could Begin The Principles Of Kwanzaa , Uplifting Comunities, Having Unity!!!

Big Monty & The Lunatic Lunch Lady (Book 1)📚 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Merlin is an astronomy loving 5th grader. He is nerd that wants to be cool. He prefers to be called Big Monty. He wants to be accepted by A’Lo a short bully that is the King of yo mama jokes. He must save his school from the crazy lunch lady and her pet monster. He recruits his brilliant polk a dot wearing sister Josephine to help him save the school. This book is entertaining, laugh out loud, and engaging story. Not a boring or dull moment. This is a book for a child that doesn’t like to read. The text also includes science experiments that kids will love to do at home. 📚

Hello. My name is Jennifer Miller-Joseph and I am the author of a children's book entitled "I Can". The book tells the story of a little girl and the challenges and fears she faces and how with the influence of her grandmother she overcomes them. Here is the book's publishing information: Publishing Date: May 13, 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1947928619 Thank you for your consideration. Peace & Blessings, Jennifer Miller-Joseph

Young. John. Lewis. Wanted. To. Be. A. Preacher. He. Was. Put In -Charge Of. The. Family. Chickens. He. Thought. Chickens. Made. A -Good. Congregation. . He. Begin. Preaching. To. The. Chickens....He-Did A. Lot. . .Book. By. Jabari Asim ..

I'm thrilled to share a moving and sweeping debut for review consideration: COLEMAN HILL by Kim Coleman Foote. National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson had this to say about Foote's work, "Once in a while, a writer comes along with a brilliance that stops the breath. Kim Coleman Foote is that writer.” A digital review copy can be accessed on NetGalley and physical ARCs are available upon request. More information is below. Thank you for considering! Book Title: COLEMAN HILL: A BIOMYTHOGRAPHY Author: Kim Coleman Foote ISBN: 9781638931140 Publication Date: September 5, 2023 Synopsis: Coleman Hill is the exhilarating story of…

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HILL HARPER, award-winning New York Times Best Selling author and activist will have a Booksigning and Discussion on Sunday, January 24, 2010 begiining at 9:15am at Holman United Methodist Church located at 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Contact Naomie Webb at (323) 290.3079 to reserve a copy of his book THE CONVERSATION:How Black Men abd Women Can Build Trusting Relationships.

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Harlem Street Portraits by Harvey Stein A nice big volume of people.

Please read/share this new book. 20 heartfelt, inspiring and at times heartbreaking messages from people around the country. All profits from sales go to DC Family and Youth Initiative. https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Foster-Care-Messages-Truth/dp/1973634260/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536660063&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=faces+foster+care+aguirre&dpPl=1&dpID=51Neh0CE1qL&ref=plSrch

AALBC’s Top 10 Bestselling Books for 2020

"Milton Davis is not just a writer, but a storyteller. When he writes, a campfire forms, lights dim, and you're his till the story lets you go." -Zig Zag Claybourne, author of Afropuffs are the Antennae of the Universe Lightning bugs on a summer evening. A lazy river swollen from a spring rain. The taste of honeysuckles. The aroma of wild grapes ripe on the vine. A collection of fantasy and contemporary fiction stories set in Southwest Georgia based on the experiences of author Milton J. Davis, Muscadine Wine is a personal homage to the land and Black people of South Georgia. On Sale this month directly from MVmedia! Muscadine Wine Paperback …

From Tananarive Due Our new #Lifewriting Podcast is up and it's about my favorite topic -- WRITING HORROR!!! (Episode 85) What do I mean when I tell writing students to find what scares you and "turn it up to 11"? Watch this video for a great example from GET OUT. Steven Barnes and I chop it up! Check out the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts - if it's not up yet where you listen, here's the direct link: https://dcs.megaphone.fm/SBP9688647486.mp3?key=1b1857581b05fea2550a1b6f91f45526&request_event_id=f8345c7d-d1e9-4dc2-bb29-819ba1155484 Lifewriting Site https://www.realm.fm/shows/lifewriting-write-for-your-life If you c…

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CENTO Series episode 93 https://aalbc.com/tc/events/event/174-cento-series-episode-93/

The Blackstone Project Join | Read | Interact The Blackstone Project: Interactive Story Telling Members of the community can interact with the characters portrayed in the narrative.

As a child growing up I loved to read. However, in the 60s everyone was so preoccupied with the civil rights movement, no one stopped to think what effect the stories and fairy tales we were reading would have on us kids. We had plenty of stories and fairy tales to read most of which tweaked our imagination of course. The only thing was all the faces we saw in these stories were white faces. Now I am not for one moment saying that I didn't like the stories by Hans Christian Anderson. Neither am I saying that the stories about Snow White, Prince Charming, Cinderella, and all the others were not enjoyable. But at the same time if you stop and think about it, how inspiring i…

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Triumphant ISBN: 978-0-578-13900-5-90000 By Keoni Kenai Keoni Kenai resides in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also the author of Labeled. Keoni is an avid reader and a physical fitness "nut" the way he puts it. His passion is reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends. Triumphant On Getting Better at This Thing Called Being Human Synopsis Craig Jamison and Armari Arnold have been in a relationship for over 5 years. It is a love considered to be taboo by the world’s standards and one that goes far beyond God’s permanence of what a true relationship should be between a man and a woman. Yet, the world and people are ever evolving toward newfoun…

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Author Name - Joseph O. Adegboyega-Edun Title - Trazer: Kids of Stolen Tomorrow ISBN-13: 978-0692995037 Pub Date: 10/18/2017 Synopsis: The Dystopian Thriller that Will Pull You Into a Breathtaking World of Yoruba Mythology and Magic! It's the year 93 O.O., and Dara Adeleye is a student with a bright future and her life figured out. That is, until a chance encounter with a mysterious child changes everything. Dara lives in a world shaped by the Miracle of Elegua, an intervention by the gods in the fate of an Earth on the brink of collapse decades before she was born. Exceptionally gifted as an artist, her day-to-day attentions are on ex…