It’s Lit
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Books That Should Be On Your Reading List This Pride Month
We’re celebrating the amazing Black authors who have given a voice to the LGBTQ community
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Slash of Guns N’ Roses Was My Junior High Crush
Did you know Slash was biracial? Journalist Kristal Brent Zook shares a sweet memory, adapted from her new memoir, “The Girl in the Yellow Poncho.”
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A Supersized List of June 2023 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read
From romance to memoir to historical fiction, June has something for every reader.
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Author Vashti Harrison’s New Children’s Book Has A Grown up Lesson
The Root caught up with the author/illustrator about her new book, “BIG”
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Sunny Hostin’s New Novel Opens The Door To A Real Black Beach Community
The Root spoke with The View co-host about her new beach read, “Summer on Sag Harbor.”
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These Best Friends Are on a Mission to Redefine What it Means to Be a Perfect Mom
The Root spoke with the authors of “A Good Mom’s Guide to Making Bad Choices” about their hilariously raw new book.
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Book Bans are Increasing, and Writers of Color are the Target
According to new data by The American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, 2022 was a record year for censorship
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A Supersized List of Books You Need to Read in May 2023
A beach read from The View’s Sunny Hostin and a hilarious book from the hosts of Good Moms Bad Choices podcast are among the books we can’t wait to read in May
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For Black Authors, A Writing Workshop Is Key To Success
The Root spoke with writers who have found success and friendship through the workshop process
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Senator Raphael Warnock On The Alarming Calls To Ban Books And What To Do About It
Calls to ban books have hit a record high. Senator Warnock recalls the plight of Ruby Bridges as inspiration for the struggle today.