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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. Book Cover Collages

    Troy,
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    Troy

  2. Interesting Photos of Black Authors from Events Over the Years

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  3. The Voice of Black Authors on Black Women, Trials & TRIUMPH

    Guest N-Spired Productions,
    • 0 replies
    • 939 views
    Guest
    Guest

  4. I didn't ask to have my book reviewed!

    Guest Dontavious,
    • 0 replies
    • 955 views
    Guest
    Guest

  5. Building Paet

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 711 views
    daniellegfny

  6. Bestselling Books by, or About, Black People for April 2021

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 909 views
    Troy

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Troy

  8. Malcolm. X. By. Malcolm. X

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 473 views
    harry brown

  9. The 33rd edition of the 2023 RMNewsletter

    richardmurray,
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
    richardmurray

  10. The 51st edition of the 2023 Richard Murray Newsletter

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 579 views
    richardmurray

  11. RMNewsletter 4th Version July 27th 2025

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 610 views
    richardmurray

  12. A.C. BRITT: GHETTOHEAT

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.2k views
    HICKSON

  13. How Do You Define Philanthropy?

    Valaida,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views
    Valaida

  14. FOLLOW @JAYBEY100 ON #TWITTER!

    HICKSON,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    HICKSON

  15. Terrific Books Coming in May, Beyond Adichie, and More!

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 759 views
    Troy

  16. Lola Leroy. Frances Harper.

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    harry brown

  17. GHETTOHEAT: LONDON REIGN

    HICKSON,
    • 8 replies
    • 2.9k views
    HICKSON

  18. And Still I Cook.-Leah Chase..

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 771 views
    harry brown

  19. FEAR

    Gibran,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    Gibran

  20. Requesting Review of a Magical Children's Series

    Guest Simisayo Brownstone,
    • 0 replies
    • 816 views
    Guest
    Guest

  21. Slavery is always wrong!

    Guest Stop the hate,
    • 0 replies
    • 748 views
    Guest
    Guest

  22. Meet The Twin Team Behind Our Storyboard

    daniellegfny,
    • 0 replies
    • 796 views
    daniellegfny

  23. Scorn of Secrets Submission Request

    Guest B. Truly,
    • 0 replies
    • 810 views
    Guest
    Guest

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

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 818 views
    Troy

  25. Book review request for “Know, Grow and Show Your GRIT! Self-Discovery Made Simple”

    haze schepmyer,
    • 0 replies
    • 601 views
    haze schepmyer

  26. Reformatory Tananarive Due

    harry brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 390 views
    richardmurray

  27. Book Review Request: Diversity, equity and inclusion in veterinary medicine

    Kemba Marshall,
    • 3 replies
    • 910 views
    Kemba Marshall

  28. RMNewsletter 5th version 05312026

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 114 views
    richardmurray

  29. READ MY LIPS: DAMON "AMIN" MEADOWS--GHETTOHEAT

    HICKSON,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views
    HICKSON

  30. ASSATA AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY/

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views
    harry brown

  31. Another Racist Book for Children Published #whatelseisnew

    Troy,
    • 10 replies
    • 5k views
    CDBurns

  32. Louis H. Michaux Our Greatest Bookseller

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 9.4k views
    Troy

  33. An African in Imperial London Wins Top Award

    Guest Danell Jones,
    • 0 replies
    • 712 views
    Guest
    Guest

  34. Black Self-Published works

    Guest Sean Allen,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
    Troy

  35. White reviewers reviewing black books

    Guest Karen Sloan-Brown,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Guest
    Guest

  36. Trilingual Haitian Creole Children's Book + Request for Review

    The Black Diaspora,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views
    Troy

  37. Book Review: The Gardins of Edin

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 433 views
    richardmurray

  38. GHETTOHEAT® BLAZES AT PHILADELPHIA BLACK GAY PRIDE 2010

    HICKSON,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.1k views
    HICKSON

  39. A Comprehensive List of Independent Book Stores

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  40. Are 50 Page Books a Good Idea?

    Troy,
    • 15 replies
    • 3.6k views
    Pioneer1

  41. Seeking Interview Questions for Mark Obama (the President's brother)

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views
    Troy

  42. AALBC.com is Expanding

    Troy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.2k views
    VL Towler

  43. Ohio Authors 1st Annual Kickback

    Guest Chanique J,
    • 1 reply
    • 960 views
    Troy

  44. Book Review Request: Of Captivity & Kings

    E.Y. Laster,
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views
    E.Y. Laster

  45. Wildflowers

    Guest Delores Lowe Friedman,
    • 0 replies
    • 969 views
    Guest
    Guest

  46. Together For. Kwanzaaa!

    harry brown,
    • 0 replies
    • 817 views
    harry brown

  47. Gayl Jones “The Tumultuous Life of a Brilliant Writer”

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 749 views
    Troy

  48. Empress of Coils [Book Review Request]

    Guest Lynn Graham,
    • 0 replies
    • 913 views
    Guest
    Guest

  49. Winning Submissions for Change Sings Contest

    Troy,
    • 0 replies
    • 760 views
    Troy

  50. Pay for words

    richardmurray,
    • 0 replies
    • 636 views
    richardmurray

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