Book Review: Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne
Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange …
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2020 Literary Lookback: Author Natasha Diaz Wants Us to Know Black Jewish Stories Matter
When Natasha Díaz discovered her debut novel was excluded from a Black Jewish book list, she went to Twitter to air her frustrations that …
How Moments of Racial Tension Are Shaping YA Literature
Six well-known Black female authors with best-selling credentials came together to announce their joint project of a young adult novel surrounding the 2003 New …
Book Review: ‘Grown’ by Tiffany D. Jackson
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson rips a page from the Mute R. Kelly …
Book Review: ‘Punching the Air’ by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I say That maybe I was punching All the walls They …
Book Review: ‘The Black Kids’ by Christina Hammonds Reed
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed features a Black teen …
Book Review: ‘A Song Below Water’ by Bethany C. Morrow
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher in exchange …
Ibi Zoboi Talks Writing Process With Yusef Salaam in New YA Book
Award-winning young adult author Ibi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam shared their writing process on their upcoming YA book. On Instagram Live Wednesday, Ibi …
Book Review: ‘On the Come Up’ by Angie Thomas
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas My rating: 5 of 5 stars On the Come Up by Angie Thomas follows a teenage girl …
Book Review: ‘Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons’ by Ashli St. Armant
“Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons” by Ashli St. Armant is an imaginative girl detective story that combines music and mystery.
