September 18th-25th is dedicated to fighting censorship and supporting intellectual freedom. Since its beginning in 1982, the American Library Association (ALA) has collected data on cases wherein books are challenged to be removed from public spaces. Book banning attempts remain prevalent today with the most cases reported in 2021 since 2002. Below ALA has compiled…
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to observing and honoring the achievements and triumphs of Black individuals throughout history. In order to commemorate this time, we have curated lists of classics, poetry, contemporary fiction, memoirs, and historical non-fiction written by Black authors. Be sure to check them out! Classics…
Here For It by R. Eric Thomas A humorist and playwright provides a heartfelt and humorous memoir-in–essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope and every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way. Rabbit by Patricia Williams with Jeannine Amber The popular comedian traces her youth in Atlanta’s most troubled neighborhood at the height…
Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club Well-Read Black Girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor Examines the important historical role of the “Black travel guide to America” published from 1936 to 1966, celebrating the courage of Black-safe businesses that advanced race relations…
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon When a live tweet of a horrific date reveals the unscrupulous dealings of an internet catfisher, three duped women make a pact to invest in themselves for six months, prompting one to pursue a dream career. Scoring with the Wrong Twin by Naima Simone Sophia pretends to be her…
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley 1948, Los Angeles: The mortgage payment’s coming due, so Easy Rawlins accepts the assignment of finding Daphne Monet, a blonde torch singer with a penchant for jazz and criminal black consorts. In his search through a sleazy, fearful city, he is lucky to be under the protection of the murderous Mouse who wants a piece of the…
