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9 Great Banned Books By Black Authors That You Need to Read— Now

These books are beloved by readers everywhere, but they're also heavily targeted by conservatives

Angela Johnson

Friday 2:40PM

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[UPDATED] We Found Even More Books by Black Authors You Should Read This Month

August is another hot month for books by Black authors. Check out some of the books with can't wait to read.

Angela Johnson

8/05/22 4:20PM

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7 of My Favorite Children's Picture Books by Black Authors

These books prove it's never too early to share the love of reading with your little ones

Angela Johnson

7/31/22 8:00AM

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Long-time HIV/AIDS Survivor Rae Lewis-Thorton Shares Her Deeply Personal Journey in New Memoir

We spoke with Rae Lewis-Thornton about "Unprotected," the story of the lasting impact abuse had on her well-being

Angela Johnson

7/27/22 5:37PM

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Michelle Obama is Back With a New Book and I, For One, Can't Wait

The highly-anticipated book, “THE LIGHT WE CARRY: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” is scheduled to be released on…

Angela Johnson

7/21/22 3:30PM

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Children's Book Helps Black Girls Learn to Love Their Natural Hair

Anita Grant's Hello Hair is inspired by some of the most popular hair magazines of the 90s.

Angela Johnson

7/05/22 4:15PM

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9 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read This July

Summer days are meant for reading. Here are some great titles coming your way in July.

Angela Johnson

6/22/22 2:55PM

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19-Year-Old's Debut Novel is Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick

“It brings me great joy to introduce readers to new authors," Winfrey said of Leila Mottley's "Nightcrawling."

Angela Johnson

6/08/22 10:31AM

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18 Books You Need to Read This Pride Month

This Pride Month, we celebrate the amazing Black authors who have given a voice to the LGBTQ community

Angela Johnson

6/02/22 1:45PM

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10 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read in June

With all of the great titles coming out in June, your summer reading list is going to be hot!

Angela Johnson

5/19/22 3:00PM

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Kelly Rowland Just Wrote the Perfect Children's Book for Working Parents

In "Always with You, Always with Me," Rowland helps parents and kids feel better when they have to be apart

Angela Johnson

4/29/22 12:10PM

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10 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read This May

Book lovers rejoice! There are lots of great Black books hitting the shelves this May

Angela Johnson

4/21/22 3:35PM

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Six Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read in April 2022

You'll want to bring one of these great books along on your Spring Break trip

Angela Johnson

3/31/22 12:37PM

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Oprah Winfrey to Receive Honorary Literary Award

The multi-hyphenate legend will receive the inaugural Literary Champion award from the PEN/Faulkner Foundation.

Stephanie Holland

3/30/22 7:30PM

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<i>New Day's Lyric</i>: Amanda Gorman Releases an Inspiring Ode to the New Year

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New Day's Lyric: Amanda Gorman Releases an Inspiring Ode to the New Year

The Youth Poet Laureate and bestselling author launched her latest poem via a short film released exclusively on…

Maiysha Kai

12/29/21 4:30PM

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Relax, Relate and Read: The Best Books to Give (and Get) This Holiday Season

As last-minute gifts go, there are few more thoughtful or budget-friendly than a book—and we've got the best reads…

Maiysha Kai

12/22/21 1:15PM

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'We Black as Hell!': <i>The Root Presents: It's Lit!</i> Digs Into <i>Black Nerd Problems</i>

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'We Black as Hell!': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Digs Into Black Nerd Problems

William Evans and Omar Holmon's popular site and podcast hits the page in a series of essays both hilarious and…

Maiysha Kai

12/02/21 1:46PM

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'Empathy Is What Drives Fiction': <i>The Root Presents: It's Lit!</i> Tastes <i>The Sweetness of Water</i> With Nathan Harris

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'Empathy Is What Drives Fiction': The Root Presents: It's Lit! Tastes The Sweetness of Water With Nathan Harris

The 29-year-old author's debut novel was an instant New York Times bestseller and literary award contender, even…

Maiysha Kai

11/25/21 1:30PM

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<i>'</i>I Was Putting on Them Wigs and Switching It Up!': <i>The Root Presents: It's Lit!</i> and Keke Palmer Sling <i>Southern Belle Insults</i>

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'I Was Putting on Them Wigs and Switching It Up!': The Root Presents: It's Lit! and Keke Palmer Sling Southern Belle Insults

The multihyphenate's new Amazon Original Stories are based on her viral 'Lady Miss Jacqueline' TikToks and…

Maiysha Kai

11/18/21 1:30PM

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What Is...a Million-Dollar Book Deal? Kenan Thompson Reportedly Has a 'Humorous Memoir' in the Works

The longest-running cast member of Saturday Night Live would be moving into new territory with his first book.

Maiysha Kai

11/17/21 3:13PM

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