The Lena Horne Prize For Artists Creating Social Impact

Solange’s Saint Heron Library Will Celebrate Black Creators

Solange’s platform Saint Heron is launching a free library that features the work of Black creatives.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70

Toni Morrison Book Banned In Virginia Beach

It appears that a Karen by way of Virginia Beach is hoping to ban one of Morrison's most important pieces…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
01.01.70
2021 Morehouse College Commencement

1619 Project-Inspired Children’s Book Slated For Fall Release

A children’s book inspired by ‘The 1619 Project’ is slated to hit shelves this fall.
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.12
15 itemsMalaria Summit Asks The Commonwealth For Help Eradicating The Disease

15 Acclaimed And Unapologetically Black Authors

Do the write thing!
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.10.25
49 items national read a book day

50 Books Every Black Teen Should Read

In observation of National Read A Book Day, here are 50 books every Black teen should read.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
VH1's 3rd Annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms" - Arrivals

Colin Kaepernick Inks Publishing Deal With Scholastic

Colin Kaepernick has inked a publishing deal with Scholastic.
by Brandee Sanders
07.09.75
Serious Afro-American high school student in eyeglasses wearing satchel on one shoulder standing in modern library and finding books to prepare for exam

Books Addressing Race That Every Teen Should Read

As the conversation rages around critical race theory education, here are five book titles that can engage young people in…
by Sarah J. Donovan
01.01.70
10 itemsJuneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America

Juneteenth Books To Learn About Black Independence Day

Are you among those who want to learn more about Juneteenth? Here are 10 books about the new national holiday…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
76th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals

Idris Elba Inks Publishing Deal With HarperCollins

Idris Elba has inked a publishing deal with HarperCollins to create children’s books.
by NewsOne Staff
06.05.15
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
01.01.70
"Stephen Vs The Game" Facebook Watch Preview

Stephen And Ayesha Curry Donate Books To Students

Stephen and Ayesha Curry donated thousands of books to students in Oakland.
by NewsOne Staff
11.07.68
President-Elect Joe Biden And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Address The Nation After Election Win

Kamala Harris-Inspired Books Are Blowing Up After Win

Following Kamala Harris’ historic win, books penned by the Vice President-elect are flying off the shelves.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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
01.01.70
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

‘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
01.01.70
Student In Library

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
09.21.00
Interior view of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building

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
01.01.70
Portrait of a young female student studying in class

10-Year-Old Chicago Girl Awarded By Library Of Congress

Akosua Haynes’ letter to ‘Hidden Figures’ author Margot Lee Shetterly won an award from the Library of Congress.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
El Cajon, CA Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Man

Novel Inspired By BLM Wins Prestigious UK Award

Angie Thomas’ ‘The Hate U Give’ won the Waterstones children’s book prize in London.
by NewsOne Staff
11.01.85
African descent little girl in school library reading book.

Teen Entrepreneur Promotes Reading Among Black Youth

17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
African women at bookstore

Nation’s First Black-Owned Bookstore Saved From Closure

Hakim’s Bookstore in West Philadelphia nearly shuttered two years ago but with the help of the local community, the business…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Trending