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{New Releases} Oct. 24 – 30, 2022
Behind Her Lives by: Briana Coles “That’s not my sister.” Overwhelmed by shock and relief, those are the only words Deven can muster when she is called to identify the body of a suicide victim. A body she was informed was her sister, Kennedy. But as she stares at the lifeless stranger, she’s filled with […]
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{Excerpt} Turning by: Joy L. Smith
Chapter One: The Barre Miss Kuznetsova was right; I don’t know what hard work is. I’m ghost-knuckling the barre, doing the opposite of what I was taught in ballet—clinging for dear life, trying to hold myself up. I want to tilt my head to reroute the highway of sweat working its way down my face, […]
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{Contest} Her Hometown Hero by:Jacquelin Thomas
Enter to Win a Free Copy of Jacquelin Thomas new release ‘Her Hometown Hero.’
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{Excerpt} Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood Edited by:Kwame Mbalia
There’s Going to Be a Fight in the Cafeteria on Friday and You Better Not Bring Batman By Lamar Giles **Batman (perma-banned)** Spider-Man Captain America Superman War Machine Wonder Woman Thor Iron Man The Hulk The Winter Soldier The Flash Wolverine Doctor Strange Thanos Black Panther The school bus squealed to a stop at the […]
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{Behind The Book} Candice Y. Johnson
I was first introduced to Candice Johnson nearly six years ago through author Michelle Stimpson and it has been great to watch her growth as an author and creative talent. That is why I chose her for my next interview. So pull up a seat and enjoy the interview. King Brooks: Tell us about your […]
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{Excerpt} A Little Devil in America : Notes in Praise of Black Performance by:Hanif Abdurraqib
Soul Train was guided by Don Cornelius, who got his start as a backup disc jockey at Chicago radio station WVON. Cornelius was born in Chicago in 1936, as the era of dance marathons began to die down. He worked primarily as a news and sports reporter, but he spent his downtime emceeing a series […]
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Are You Releasing A Book This Spring?
Calling All Authors and Publishers! Are You Releasing A Book This Spring? Are you a black author or write about black subjects? Let Us Know when you are publishing your book. Are You Releasing A Book This Spring? Let Us Know!
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{New Releases} October 5-11, 2020
Let Love Rule by:Lenny Kravitz“I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection. I never understood that connection until I sat down to write. It was then that the magic started to flow.” Let Love Rule is a work of deep reflection. Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life with […]
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{New Release} Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2020
Welcome to Super Book Tuesday! The day when tons of new releases are released. A Little Bit of Karma by:Reshonda Tate Billingsley National bestselling and award-winning author ReShonda Tate Billingsley returns with an evocative and steamy romance about the secrets and lies that exist within a seemingly perfect marriage. Meet Shannon and Jay Lovejoy—the rich […]
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{New Releases} September 21-27, 2020
Early Departures by:Justin A. Reynolds Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, returns with another charming and powerful YA contemporary novel with a speculative twist, perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, Becky Albertalli, and Adam Silvera. What if you could bring your best friend back to life—but only for a short time? Jamal’s best […]
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