deep lit ‘Wildblood’ Writer Lauren Blackwood Brings Magic to the Jamaican Jungle in Historical Fantasy Novel kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 8, 2023 Following the success of Within These Wicked Walls, Lauren Blackwood returns with another vibrant story, this time set in a magical Jamaican jungle.…
book reviews Book Review: ‘The Black Girls Left Standing’ by Juliana Goodman kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment September 7, 2022 The Black Girls Left Standing by Juliana Goodman leans on the grittiness to tell the story of a Black girl living in the…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Zyla & Kai’ by Kristina Forest kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment July 27, 2022 *Given a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review* Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest is a young adult romance…
deep lit ‘Ashes of Gold’ Author J. Elle Shares How She Crafted ‘Wings of Ebony’ Fantasy YA Series With Black Duality in Mind kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 28, 2022 Fantasy young adult author J. Elle is marking the end of her Wings of Ebony duology about a Black teen girl from Houston…
film reviews Film Adaptation of Angie Thomas’ ‘On the Come Up’ Starts Production kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment October 27, 2021 Prolific young adult author Angie Thomas has teased the start of filming for her sophomore novel’s take on the big screen. With Angie…
book reviews Book Review: ‘The Gilded Ones’ by Namina Forna kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment September 20, 2021 The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a heavy fantasy young…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Concrete Rose’ by Angie Thomas kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment September 7, 2021 Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas crafts the origin story of the Carter…
book reviews Book Review: Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment February 9, 2021 Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher via NetGalley in…
what's lit Author Natasha Diaz Wants Us to Know Black Jewish Stories Matter kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment December 28, 2020 This is premium she lit content. To read the article and many more, please subscribe! Sign up to read. Sign in to your…
what's lit How Moments of Racial Tension Are Shaping YA Literature kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment December 3, 2020 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…
what's lit Book Review: ‘Grown’ by Tiffany D. Jackson kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment November 25, 2020 Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson rips a page from the Mute R.…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Punching the Air’ by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment October 13, 2020 Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I say That maybe I was punching All the walls…
what's lit Book Review: ‘The Black Kids’ by Christina Hammonds Reed kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment September 14, 2020 The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed features a Black…
book reviews Book Review: ‘A Song Below Water’ by Bethany C. Morrow kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment May 14, 2020 A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher in…
what's lit Ibi Zoboi Talks Writing Process With Yusef Salaam in New YA Book kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment April 3, 2020 This is premium she lit content. To read the article and many more, please subscribe! Sign up to read. Sign in to your…
book reviews Book Review: ‘On the Come Up’ by Angie Thomas kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment March 19, 2020 On the Come Up by Angie Thomas My rating: 5 of 5 stars On the Come Up by Angie Thomas follows a teenage…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons’ by Ashli St. Armant kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment January 20, 2020 “Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons” by Ashli St. Armant is an imaginative girl detective story that combines music and…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Piecing Me Together’ by Renee Watson kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment June 18, 2019 Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Piecing Me Together” by Renee Watson is a relatable story of…
book reviews Book Review: ‘With the Fire on High’ by Elizabeth Acevedo kibby, she lit editor Leave a comment June 15, 2019 With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo My rating: 4 of 5 stars “With the Fire on High” by Elizabeth Acevedo touches…
book reviews Book Review: ‘Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now’ by Dana L. Davis kibby, she lit editor April 5, 2019 Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now” by Dana L.…