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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
01.06.19
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
06.09.18
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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
03.24.18
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
01.06.18
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
12.30.17
The BUILD Series Presents Rebecca Minkoff, Jessica Knoll, Luvvie Ajayi & Jane Francisco - Good Housekeeping's '25 Awesome Women'
Luvvie Ajayi Talks Debut Book & Dismisses ‘Microwave…

Best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi talks about her new book 'I'm Judging You,' microwave fame, and the Trump disaster.
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
childrens reading books on bookshelf
Alabama Attorney Hopes To Ignite A Love For…

Boys who go to neighborhood barbershops in the Mobile and Pritchard, Alabama area are getting more than a haircut. They’re…
by Nigel Roberts
12.05.16
Mixed race sisters using digital tablet on bed
9-Year-Old Brooklyn Girl Writes First Book

Brooklyn’s Anaya Lee Willabus is the youngest published author in U.S. history to write a chapter book. Her work, titled…
by Bruce Goodwin II, Global Grind
02.26.16
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