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Everybody is making threads of books that they've read by black authors so let me go ahead and join in with some titles that ya'll may have or may not have heard of. My list includes children's, middle grade, YA, and adult. I have to read across the board as a librarian.
I've read this one a few times. Difficult read but important.
Read this once and told myself I didn't know if I could do it for a second time.
I haven't read this in years but it's about time for a re-read
Just posted a full review on this one yesterday. POWERFUL. Read it NOW.
One of the most important picture books to introduce to your children. My daughter will be getting a copy when she gets older.
I know a lot of people have read Binti but this is a picture book that Nnedi wrote that is really great.
To be honest I'll read anything with Jacqueline Woodson's name on it, but this definitely gives insight and perspective to her life.
I recommend this one to people who have loved The Hate U Give. Dual perspectives.
I used this for a book club at work where I was the only black woman present...believe it or not the conversation went well and it gave some people some perspective.
I haven't this book in a while BUT my goodness it was a powerful story.
I think most people have read this one but if you haven't it's amazing and I would recommend checking it out on audio.
For those of you who love graphic novels. These are a MUST for your collection.
Whew child. This one is a hard hitting picture book but one with so much to say about the affects of an absent parent especially for our black children.
I read the AYA graphic novel series a while ago when I first started working at the library. Black comic/graphic novel writers are important so support their works.
Want to understand more about the issues of colorism in the Black community? Read this picture book.
I know ya'll have heard of this one right?? If you like books that explore generational stories I would check this out.
A letter from a Black father to a Black son. It doesn't get any more powerful than that.
Because our Black sons are kings.
Ya'll this book....lol...I don't know if you've read it but please do
I just finished this one recently and if you're looking for a interracial romance written by a black author I would recommend checking out Shay Violet. This one had a wilderness vibe which I thoroughly enjoyed.
This was the first book I read by Beverly Jenkins. It's the 7th book in the series SMH lol but it was GOOD. I just checked out the first book so I can finally get the full picture.
Let me go ahead and warn you. There is absolutely nothing sunny about this book. Don't let the cover fool you. This is one hell of a powerful book.
If you're looking to try out indie black romance authors this is a good series to get into. This is the second book.
What would this list be without this book? HAHA
Her next novel is about to release soon I believe, but this one was such an important read for me.
Currently making my way through The Nickel Boys, but this book took me on a wild journey. Easy read, no. Important read, yes.
Most of ya'll have read this one.
