Books

Two leading young adult authors have a seven-figure deal to write a pair of novels centered on Black, queer characters.
/ February 18, 2023
Amanda Gorman’s next literary project is a collaboration with a prize-winning illustrator for a children’s book coming out this fall.
/ February 16, 2023
Friday I'm in Love, Camryn Garrett, LGBTQ, YA novels, Black authors, Gen Z authors, theGrio.com
“Friday I’m In Love” author Camryn Garrett wants readers of her novels to celebrate themselves and embrace change.
/ February 14, 2023
A book about Roberto Clemente is among the list of more than one million titles that have been pulled from school libraries in Florida.
/ February 13, 2023
Beyoncé, Ivy Park, Style Guide, Jazmine Sullivan, Jay-Z, André Leon Talley, theGrio.com
In this week’s Style Guide, we delve into the Ivy Park sales debacle, celebrate Black magazine covers, get ready for the Black Beauty Gives Back beauty box, and more. 
/ February 11, 2023
Viola Davis Grammys Red Carpet theGrio.com
Viola Davis won her first Grammy on Sunday, becoming the third Black woman to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
/ February 5, 2023
Kerry Washington book, memoir, celebrity memoir, Thicker than Water theGrio.com
Award-winning actor, director, producer and activist Kerry Washington plans to add author to her list of job titles.
/ January 31, 2023