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Stephen And Ayesha Curry Donate Books To Students

Stephen and Ayesha Curry donated thousands of books to students in Oakland.
by NewsOne Staff
12.27.20
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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
11.09.20
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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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50 Books Every Black Teen Should Read

Here are the 50 books Black teens should read.
by NewsOne Staff
12.08.20
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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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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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15 Acclaimed And Unapologetically Black Authors

Do the write thing!
by Clarissa Hamlin
04.13.20
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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
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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
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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
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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 nigelroberts1
12.05.16
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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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11-Year-Old Girl Launches #1000BlackGirlBooks: “I Was Sick Of…

Here's a little #BlackGirlMagic to make it through your Tuesday.
by Melanie Smith, GlobalGrind.com
01.26.16
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Best Of 2015: Here Are The Books That…

In a season chock-full of "Top 2015" lists, from hottest celebrities to best political moments, we must not forget the…
by NewsOne Now Staff
03.15.18
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Charleston Council Renames Library To Honor AME Shooting…

Renaming the Charleston library she served for 30 years is a fitting tribute to Cynthia Hurd, one of the nine churchgoers killed…
by Desire Thompson
06.25.15
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Happy #ChildrensBookWeek! Pick Up A Book From These…

Hey, remember books? In case not, you should know that literacy is still celebrated in today’s very digital world. This…
by Desire Thompson
05.06.15
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A Little Positivity: 7-Year-Old To Publish Inspiring Comic…

https://instagram.com/p/1gaCT0AQlE/ One young lady has inspired girls to love themselves and their hair with her award-winning comic book, BuzzFeed reports. Troubled by…
by Desire Thompson
04.23.15
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