Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
Here are 12 highly anticipated books penned by Black authors scheduled to be published and released in 2025.
This list of must-read memoirs written by Black authors will help you get familiar with some of the most powerful biographical stories being told.
The presence and energy of several Black authors stood out in the pictures and clips from the weekend's festivities.Â
In honor of National Reading Month, here are five books you and your kids and teens should be reading this month, and these books just so happen to be written by Black authors too!Â
The death of bell hooks drew attention to why the acclaimed author and noted feminist born Gloria Watkins spelled her pen name with all lowercase letters.
It appears that a Karen by way of Virginia Beach is hoping to ban one of Morrison's most important pieces of literature from her school district, along with works by other Black authors that deal in themes of race.
Reading books may be going out of style in America, but there are seemingly more published Black authors today than ever before.
Nia Mya Reese also inspires other young writers in her school.
Some of you may have heard of author Booker T. Mattison or of his current book, Snitch, a top seller at a number of black book sites including the African American Literature Book Club. But what you may not know is that Mattison is also a talented filmmaker as well. This past weekend, Mattison talked books […]
Curtis Bunn sure knows how to throw a book party. The National Book Club Conference, Bunn’s popular annual creation, was held this past weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. The multi-talented Tyrese Gibson was there promoting his provocative new book, How to Get Out of your Own Way. Roland Martin received the Terrie Williams […]