It’s Lit
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A Supersized List of March 2023 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read
Colin Kaepernick, Daymond John and Debra Lee are just a few of the authors on our must-read list for March 2023.
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The Bachelorette Star, Rachel Lindsay, Talks New Book & Sings 2Pac on That’s So Random
Lindsay describes her first novel "Real Love", who she got starstruck by, and whose work she's running to the theater to see.
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Must Read Books That Inspired Oscar-Worthy Films
From Hidden Figures to The Color Purple, as Oscar night approaches, we look at books by Black authors hat inspired great (sometimes) films
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3 Things We Learned From Colin Kaepernick’s CBS Interview
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback sits down with CBS to talk about his new book
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Brilliant Black History Author Opens Up About Living With Lupus
The New York Times bestselling author and Professor Imani Perry shares her story in a new Audible Original
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Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry” Is Inspiring New Black Art
Crown Publishing tasked three Black artists with creating original work inspired by Former First Lady Michelle Obama's latest book. Here's what happened next.
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James Bond Novels Rewritten to Remove Racist Language
Seventy years after the first books were published, Ian Fleming Publications Ltd finally realized something just wasn't right.
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Help The Root Select the Best Black Books of the Year
Our inaugural It's Lit Awards recognizes Black excellence in books, and we want to hear from you!
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Great Black Autobiographies You Must Add to Your Reading List [UPDATED]
Check out these powerful autobiographies that tell the true stories behind some of our most influential Black Americans.
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What Ever Happened to Zane, The Queen of Black Erotica?
With Valentine's Day approaching, we wondered what the racy writer has been up to.