It’s Lit
-
7 Shocking Revelations From Kerry Washington’s New Memoir Thicker Than Water
The guarded Scandal star opened up about her life in her book which was released today.
-
Writing For Kids Is Not As Easy As You Think! Here’s Why | Securing the Bag: Part 1
Author, founder and CEO of Literacise, Irene Smalls, reveals what it takes to write for children and remain relevant.
-
Hip Hop At 50: What I Learned From Writing A Book About The World’s Most Powerful Genre Of Music
Leslie Jones shouted out 50 Rappers Who Changed The World, which chronicles hip hop's most notable emcees.
-
The Best Books for Black Parents
From moving memoirs to positive affirmations and practical advice, these books help make Black parents' jobs (a little) easier.
-
The Best Oprah’s Book Club Picks by Black Authors
As Oprah announces her 102nd Book Club pick, we look back on some of our favorite selections by Black authors over the years.
-
Leslie Jones Details ‘Heartache’ Caused by Ghostbusters Backlash
In her new memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the actress/comedian discusses the emotional roller coaster she went through due to racist and misogynist trolls.
-
Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans
Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter and Nikki Giovanni are among the creatives who signed an open letter condemning conservatives' growing calls for censorship.
-
A ‘Fly’ New Book Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of NBA Style
The Root spoke with author Mitchell S. Jackson about his new book, 'Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion.'
-
Comedian London Hughes Talks New Book, Parents Watching Her Very Sexual Comedy, & Beyoncé vs. Rihanna
Hughes' (To Catch a D*ck, Netflix) memoir, "Living My Best Life, Hun: Following Your Dreams Is No Joke" is out now. She dropped by to play That's So Random.
-
Online Bookshop Connects Parents to Books That Uplift Children of Color
ColorPop Books curates book bundles featuring notable authors including Stacey Abrams and Amanda Gorman.