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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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50 Books Every Black Teen Should Read

Here are dozens of book titles for every Black youth to choose from and read.
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
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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 Nigel Roberts
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
Cynthia Hurd
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…

One young lady has inspired girls to love themselves and their hair with her award-winning comic book, BuzzFeed reports. Troubled by her…
by Desire Thompson
04.23.15
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New Book, “Michelle Obama: A Life,” Details The…

On Monday, journalist and author Peter Slevin joined Roland Martin on the set of NewsOne Now to talk about his…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
NewsOne Minute: Barbershop Promotes Literacy by Giving Young…

Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.17.14
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June Archer Discusses Keys To Happy Life With…

Everyone wants to know the secrets to happiness. Author June Archer lets us in on the secrets in his new…
by NewsOne Now
06.19.19
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