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A review of new editions of Dahl’s books shows that some passages relating to weight, mental health, gender and race…
“Friday I’m In Love” author Camryn Garrett wants readers of her novels to celebrate themselves and embrace change.
Ayobami Adebayo, author of the acclaimed debut "Stay With Me," returns with a new novel about family, class and power…
"Black Cake" is a story about identity and family that shed a light on just how much information about family…
In need of a last-minute gift? We suggest a book by a Black author—and we've compiled a list of our…
In honor of National Black Poetry Day, here are 20 contemporary Black poets we think you should be reading all…
I had the pleasure of being a mystery reader in my first grader’s class. A mystery reader is a reader…
Jada Pinkett Smith is telling it all. The Emmy-Award winning actress, producer and talk show host is releasing a memoir…
The author discusses her latest release, representation in the fantasy genre, and why Black girls should see themselves as mermaids,…
Following a record-breaking book tour for 'Becoming,' Michelle Obama announced U.S. dates in promotion of her highly anticipated new release.
The days of hiding the harsh realities of the world from children's books appear to be in the past for…
At the U.N., the 23-year-old poet recited “An Ode We Owe” in hopes of bringing all nations together to tackle…
Oprah Winfrey selects a memoir by Jarvis Jay Masters, currently on death row in California's San Quentin State Prison, for…
Barber and children's book author J. Dilliard discusses his popular series, being a “barberpreneur,” and his advice for aspiring authors.
Bridges, a 6-year-old first-grader, walked past jeering crowds of whites and racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960.
An Oklahoma teacher who provided her high school students with a method to access banned books has resigned.
Salman Rushdie's stabbing reveals the power of religious zealotry. He's one of the greatest writers alive.
The book's title is inspired by the 1920 W.E.B. Du Bois essay, “The Souls of White Folk,” which examined the…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled his 2022 summer playlist, including songs from Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy and others.
Dr. Gates and the Oxford English Dictionary have joined forces to compile the Oxford Dictionary of African American English, due…