Book Review: ‘Colored Television’ by Danzy Senna A biracial woman confronts a screen-obsessed world that rejects her story in book form as she sets her sights on TV. Read More
Book Review: ‘One of Our Kind’ by Nicola Yoon A slow-burn thriller set in a Black utopia where race vanishes—but silence reveals deeper tensions. Read More
Book Review: ‘Why Didn’t You Tell Me?’ by Carmen Rita Wong Carmen Rita Wong uncovers family secrets while navigating race, identity, and belonging. Read More
Book Review: ‘Black Cake’ by Charmaine Wilkerson Two siblings unravel their late mother’s secrets, discovering hidden identities and fractured family truths. Read More
Book Review: ‘Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm’ by Laura Warrell A womanizing jazzman drifts through love, fatherhood, and regret in this lyrical novel of fractured intimacy. Read More
Representation Matters With New ‘Little Mermaid’ Hans Christian Andersen’s story resonates with another generation. Plus, these novels with mermaid themes make great beach reads for the Read More
Investing in the Success of Black Authors SHE LIT: Investing in the Success of Black Authorsđź’° Publishers need to put up more money to support Black authors. Read More
Cuffing Season Is Writing Season SHE LIT: Cuffing Season Is Writing Season 🔏 It’s getting colder, and that means writers are cozying up to writing Read More
‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ and the Problem of White Authors Creating Main Characters of Color “Carrie Soto Is Back” sparks debate as a Latina tennis champ returns to defend her legacy in Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest novel. Read More
Congresswoman Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi Discuss Empowerment Factor in Banned Books Movement Cori Bush and Ibram X. Kendi spotlight banned books and Black history at Busboys and Poets in D.C. Read More
Authors Argue B&N’s Stocking Policy Hurts Sales SHE LIT: Authors Argue B&N’s Stocking Policy Hurts Sales đź’¸ Barnes & Noble doubles down on decision to restrict which Read More
When Book Banning Turns Violent SHE LIT: When Book Banning Turns Violent Safety concerns for writers of banned books take spotlight amid Salman Rushdie attack. Read More
Book Review: ‘Zyla & Kai’ by Kristina Forest Kristina Forest’s “Zyla & Kai” follows two teens whose summer romance is tested after vanishing on a school ski trip. Read More
Simon & Schuster Loses Publisher to Book Deal SHE LIT: Simon & Schuster Loses Publisher to Book Deal 📚 Dana Canedy, the first Black person to hold the Read More
Book Review: ‘Shine Bright’ by Danyel Smith Danyel Smith’s “Shine Bright” honors Black women in pop music while tracing her 1970s California upbringing. Read More
Controversy Mars ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Film SHE LIT: Controversy Mars ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Film 🎬 The novel became a runaway hit in 2018. Now, it’s Read More
In Female-Dominated Publishing Industry, Pay Gaps Persist SHE LIT: In Female-Dominated Publishing Industry, Pay Gaps Persist A union representing hundreds of employees from a major publisher vote Read More
Book Review: ‘Juliet Takes a Breath’ by Gabby Rivera Gabby Rivera’s “Juliet Takes a Breath” follows a Latina college student’s queer awakening in Portland. Read More
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Book Review: ‘Detransition, Baby’ by Torrey Peters Torrey Peters’ “Detransition, Baby” explores chosen family and trans motherhood in a messy, tender parenting triangle. Read More