Leila Mottley is a poet and writer from Oakland, California who aims to express institutional and individual inequality, liberation, and joy through her writing. The
“With these hands I’m one of God’s most powerful creatures …” This is the first half of a quote rolling out founder, Munson Steed, shared
Natalie Y. Moore is a Chicago-based journalist. Moore is the author of the book The Billboard, which is about a fictional Black women’s clinic in
This week’s new releases include Kelis Rowe’s poetic debut Finding Jupiter; Riss M. Neilson’s spellbinding fantasy debut Deep in Providence; Namina Forna‘s anticipated follow-up The
June kicks off the annually celebrated Pride month. If you are looking for fictional LGBT reads to pick up this month, young adult is a
Lisa M. Bennett at one point in her life worked as a top executive for a multinational Fortune 500 Company. The arduous task of daily
May is starting off strong with the latest nonfiction releases. Michael Eric Dyson makes his young adult literature debut, Unequal: A Story of America; Ronnie
This week’s young adult releases include Joya Goffney’s sophomore novel Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl; Daniel Jose Older’s urban fantasy novel Ballad & Dagger, Vincent Tirado debuts
Mother’s Day is a day away, and you can’t go wrong with gifting a great book. Does your mom love a good story where she
This week’s new book releases include Viola Davis‘s reflective memoir, Finding Me; Terry Crews‘ journey of transformation in Tough: My Journey to True Power, and Tyrus
As April comes to an end, so does National Poetry Month. If you love poetry or want to explore the genre more – young adult
Phillip Berrian is a man on a mission from God. Berrian, of Brooklyn, New York is one of nine children. He was spiritually anointed and
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding, awareness and acceptance of those with autism. The following nonfiction books offer a new perspective
This week’s new releases include Rebecca Roanhorse’s anticipated epic fantasy sequel, Fevered Star; Janelle Monae’s Afrofuturistic literary debut The Memory Librarian; and Kris Manjapra identifies
Tajja Isen is no stranger to the power and function of language. Words can be loaded or empty, insightful or incendiary. The power of words
Eight-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe is making her literary debut with The Memory Library and Other Stories of Dirty Computer. Building off of the “Afrofuturistic world” from her
April is National Poetry Month, a time to acknowledge the critical role poetry has played in our culture and literature. Now is the perfect time
Lianne Dillsworth is the author of the novel Theatre of Marvels, which blends a gripping crime story with an exploration of racial identity as it probes the
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and an opportunity to educate and increase awareness of autism while celebrating our differences. Autism is a developmental spectrum
Mary La Cue Simpkins is the author of Prince Patches, a book about a Maltese shih tzu designer dog who’s full of energy. This book provides valuable
