Books

On the latest episode of theGrio’s “Writing Black” podcast, Natasha Alford discusses her striking debut memoir, “American Negra.”

A James McBride novel and a short story collection by Jamel Brinkley are among the 10 books nominated for the PEN/Faulkner award for fiction.

Award-winning actress and bestselling author Taraji P. Henson plans to release a new children’s book this summer.

“Lovely One,” out Sept. 3, will give readers an inside look at Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation, plus details about her personal life.

Speaking with theGrio, Yolanda Renee King explains how “We Dream A World” pays homage to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr.

From preschool primers to Martin Luther King Jr.’s essential speeches, these books confirm his eternal relevance.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says tale of him firing a gun at school that’s recounted in his book didn’t actually happen.