Books
We celebrate the work of Black authors and creatives with exclusive interviews, book recommendations, and entertainment news. Stay informed about the latest releases and upcoming projects from the most exciting Black voices in the literary industry.
Book bans threaten access to diverse narratives, underscoring libraries' vital role in uplifting marginalized voices through collective action.
Libraries evolve beyond books, offering free WiFi, job support, community programs, and inclusive spaces for all.
2025 was the second-highest year on record for book challenges, with the majority filed by anti-LGBTQ activist groups.
Black poets have powerfully shaped literature, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice.
Amid a growing effort to revise Black history, this month in particular is a great time to keep yourself and others accurately educated and informed by reading any or all of these books.
From inspiring stories to imperative history lessons, these 20 books should be on every African American's "must-read" list.
Here are 12 highly anticipated books penned by Black authors scheduled to be published and released in 2025.
In the groundbreaking book, 'A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs,' Dr. Crystal R. Sanders uncovers the systemic underfunding of HBCUs and the complex legacy of "segregation scholarships."
Known for his humor, Rickey Smiley shared deep insights about the grief and loss that inspired his latest book, "Sideshow."
Brittney Griner's memoir "Coming Home" recalls the many months she spent in a Russian prison and how "resilient" she is.
Keke Palmer is writing a new book to be published on Nov. 19. In the book, Keke gets real about life, love, career growth and relationships.
Read an exclusive except from the co-founder of the Black Liberation Army's coming memoir.