The author’s latest novel spans more than 150 years of Black history and was inspired by a letter written during the Civil War Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
From a new book by a National Book Award-winning author that looks at what one color means to an entire ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-12 14:30:00 UTC ]
I don’t think it’s any coincidence that many of the historical fiction new releases this February feature incredible stories about ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
Reviews editor David Adams recommends 10 excellent works of Black history recently starred by PW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
There is more to Black history than trauma, and these picture book biographies celebrate Black joy, ingenuity, talent, and magnificence — like Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed and Stasia Burrington. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-02-15 11:36:00 UTC ]
A Chicago-based independent publisher has responded to the recent attack on Black History by offering free books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-02-08 16:46:55 UTC ]
Los Angeles’ Eso Won Books has announced that they will be shutting their doors at the end of the year. Since the 1980s, this independent bookstore has dedicated itself to celebrating the voices of Black writers. They are known for their large selection of books on every subject relating to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-06-14 15:53:11 UTC ]
From new books by Jason Reynolds and Andrea Beaty to powerful books about Black history, November children's book releases have lots of gems! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-11-02 10:35:00 UTC ]
Among winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes are novelist Louise Erdrich, Malcolm X biographer Tamara Payne and the post-Reconstruction history "Wilmington's Lie." Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2021-06-11 20:45:06 UTC ]
A “love letter to all the Black dancers that have paved and continue to pave the way”, Amber Barbee Pickens’ coloring book showcases stunning illustrations that also serve to educate about Black history in the arts. Learn more about the notable and inspiring historical figures from Blooming in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
Black History Matters: The Story of Black History, From African Kingdoms to Black Lives Matter by historian Robin Walker has been crowned the winner of the 2020 ALCS Educational Writers’ Award. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-09 12:12:03 UTC ]
The theme of beauty shines brightly in Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o’s debut picture book, 'Sulwe' (S&S, Oct.), illustrated by Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of 'Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Serpent’s Tail triumphed in a five-publisher auction, winning Columbia professor Saidiya Hartman’s "radical and lavish" history of young black women, Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Vashti Harrison, the author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, is writing a second title about visionary women. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House Children’s has acquired Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by debut author and illustrator Vashti Harrison as part of a two book deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]