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January 31, 2021

African American Children’s Book Fair to be held virtually this year

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

‘Dear Little Black Girl’ author wants to empower Black children

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 releases trailer for star-studded series ‘Bookmarks: Celebrating Voices’

Netflix just dropped the trailer for its upcoming series 'Bookmarks: Celebrating Voices' featuring Lupita Nyong'o, Misty Copeland, and more.
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February 6, 2020

Barnes & Noble accused of performing ‘literary blackface’

After "literarcy black face" criticism, Barnes & Noble will no longer move forward with plans to include people of color…
January 15, 2020

Ed Gordon’s new book includes conversations with Jemele Hill, Killer Mike, Maxine Waters and other powerful voices

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

New novel from Ayesha Harruna Attah explores pre-colonial Ghana, slavery on the continent, and the human sexuality spectrum

For her third novel, The Hundred Wells of Salaga, Ayesha Harruna Attah explores pre-colonial Ghana through the eyes of two…
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March 6, 2019

20 Black women authors with 2019 book releases you need on your shelves

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 20 new and upcoming releases from Black women authors that you should…
December 21, 2018

Must Reads: 10 books by Black authors we loved in 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

OPINION: I wanted to love ‘The Hate U Give’ movie like I did the novel

Writer Ayaana Marie loved The Hate U Give and wanted to feel the same for the movie, but things did…
December 19, 2017

7 Books by Black authors that you should read right now

When I see a Black writer, editor, or publisher creating quality work, I make sure to put my coins there.
December 25, 2015

The 9 best books of 2015

The year 2015 proved to be a big year for black authors. Books by the likes of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni…
January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Tananarive Due, writer brings black fantasy heroes to the screen

theGRIO'S 100 - Tananarive Due is a writer, and now film producer, working tirelessly to bring images of blacks in…
December 5, 2013

Hill Harper discusses new book, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother'

VIDEO - His latest work, 'Letters to an Incarcerated Brother,' is the final installment in a series of inspirational texts…
September 16, 2013

Terry McMillan talks new book, ‘Who Asked You?’

This month, New York Times bestselling author Terry McMillan returns with her latest novel, Who Asked You? It’s a stirring…
September 6, 2013

James McBride’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’ renders comical, human portraits of famous fighters against slavery

REVIEW - In his latest book, 'The Good Lord Bird,' bestselling author James McBride offers a comedic portrait of John…
July 9, 2013

Zane: The hardest working woman in adult fiction

James Brown may forever be known as the hardest working man in show business; but, when it comes to bestselling…
June 29, 2013

And still sci-fi’s Octavia E. Butler rises: A graphic adaptation. A literary society. Is a ‘Kindred’ movie next?

ESSAY - Many of us thought about Butler, who died in 2006, on her recent June 22 birthday -- but…
June 27, 2013

This week’s book list: ‘Black Like Me,’ ‘White Like Me,’ and more

POSTSCRIPT'D - In 'Black Like Me' John Howard Griffin describes how he stepped out of the comforts of his white…
June 26, 2013

Watch your words! Life lessons in holding your tongue

ESSAY - Serena Williams’ remarks surrounding the Steubenville rape case, and more recently, her alleged comments regarding Maria Sharapova, give…
June 21, 2013

‘Great pitch! But do the characters have to be black?’

OPINION - For blacks in the film industry, the question from studios and producers isn’t new — even if it…