Stories that shaped history: essential classics by Black authors
It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some ...
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Black-Owned Bookstores To Keep Your Reading List Lit
where readers can discover books by African-American authors, while also enjoying their favorite glass of wine. Cultured Books – St. Petersburg, FL Founded by author Lorielle J. Hollaway ...
In African Publishing, ‘There Is a Renaissance Going On’
A new ecosystem of publishers, bookstores, literary magazines and festivals is promoting African writers and changing the ...
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The Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Authors and Illustrators
The Award is given to an African American author and illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions. The Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and ...
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African authors who won the Nobel Prize for Literature
Soyinka was the first person and only black African from Africa to be awarded ... Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021 at 72. He published ten novels and several short stories ...
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Eric Jerome Dickey: Best-selling US author dies at 59
Dickey emerged during a boom for African-American literature in the 1990s Author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose novels of romance, mystery and adventure were best-selling page-turners over more than 20 ...
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All American Boys
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King by recognizing outstanding books by African American authors and illustrators. The award encourages the artistic expression of the ...