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Tiffany Haddish theGrio.com
March 25, 2022
The collection of essays will be Haddish's second release following her bestselling 2017 memoir, 'The Last Black Unicorn.'
International Women’s Day Books thegrio.com
March 8, 2022
As International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 here are 9 books chronicling the experiences of Black women and…
March 1, 2022
Grounded in Black faith and Black history, these devotionals will deepen your faith and spirituality as you journey through the…
February 5, 2022
Bryan told stories of Black life in acclaimed works like “Freedom Over Me,” “Beautiful Blackbird” and “Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum.”
February 2, 2022
From new releases to modern classics, these children's books were written to educate, empower and inspire Black children.
Misty Copeland thegrio.com
January 7, 2022
Misty Copeland's new book "Black Ballerinas" tells the story of unsung dancers who are just now being recognized.
bell hooks thegrio.com
December 15, 2021
The celebrated author and activist bell hooks was surrounded by friends and family when she died at her home in…
Raekwon thegrio.com
November 30, 2021
Raekwon is releasing his life story via the memoir, 'From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang…
November 12, 2021
'The Real Santa,' a book by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Redd, was released on Oct 26 from Penguin…
August 24, 2021
Charles Bell interviewed 55 students who claim they received harsh school suspensions which led to repercussions for parents.
May 9, 2021
The children’s fiction book “Ghost Boys” by Jewell Parker Rhodes was used in one fifth grade class at a school…
January 31, 2021
The African American Children’s Book Fair, one of the nation's oldest and largest Black children's book fairs will be virtual…
December 7, 2020
The vibrant children’s book, "Dear Little Black Girl" by Christina Hammond, is filled with affirmations and beautiful illustrations.
Marley Dias
August 27, 2020
Netflix just dropped the trailer for its upcoming series 'Bookmarks: Celebrating Voices' featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Misty Copeland, and more.
diverse editions
February 6, 2020
After "literarcy black face" criticism, Barnes & Noble will no longer move forward with plans to include people of color…
January 15, 2020
Veteran broadcast journalist, Ed Gordon, has brought together the conversations he's had into one, new, thought-provoking collection.
The hundred wells of salaga thegrio.com
March 14, 2019
For her third novel, The Hundred Wells of Salaga, Ayesha Harruna Attah explores pre-colonial Ghana through the eyes of two…
20 authors thegrio.com
March 6, 2019
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 20 new and upcoming releases from Black women authors that you should…
December 21, 2018
This year, we needed a list of Black books more than ever to escape the maddening news cycle, enlighten ourselves,…
The Hate U Give thegrio.com
October 26, 2018
Writer Ayaana Marie loved The Hate U Give and wanted to feel the same for the movie, but things did…