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March To Abolish ICE In New York
Prison Abolition Book Hits NY Times Top 10

Part explainer, part guidebook, Mariame Kaba’s latest book, "We Do This ‘Till We Free Us," offers readers an exploration through…
by Anoa Changa
03.06.21
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Beloved Author Eric Jerome Dickey Dies At 59

Beloved author Eric Jerome Dickey, who rose to prominence with his novels on Black love, relationships and contemporary life has…
by Charise Frazier
01.05.21
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Presents "Spotlight On Screenwriting: Boyz n the Hood 25th Anniversary Screening With John Singleton And Walter Mosley"
Author Walter Mosley Makes National Book Awards History

Renowned author Walter Mosley will receive the National Book Foundation’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.20
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‘Young People’s Literature’ Ambassador: Jason Reynolds

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds has been appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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New Jersey Teen’s Books Incorporated Into School Curriculums

17-year-old New Jersey native Essynce Moore is the first Black teen author to have three of her books incorporated into…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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10-Year-Old Author Launches Book Series

A 10-year-old author from Washington, D.C. launched his own book series.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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7-Year-Old’s Book Added To Library Of Congress

7-year-old author Nicholas Buamah’s book was accepted into the Library of Congress.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Black Teen To Receive Prestigious Literary Honor

Malachi Jones, 17, will be the recipient of the 2018 Gold Medal Portfolio as part of the Scholastic Art &…
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.18
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Prolific Author Walter Dean Myers Dies At 76

Walter Dean Myers, the author of more than 100 young adult and children books, died yesterday. He was 76 years…
by Erica J. Edwards
04.17.21
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