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Monthly Celebrations and Black Womanhood

Each year and throughout the United States, February is observed as National Black History Month. The end of Black History Month is a...

Book Box Subscription Review

Your Favorite Librarian has been waiting to share her Speak Up Book Club box subscription! This great book box subscription is a great...

Happy Birthday, Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison!

Did you know Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison share a birthday? Say less— Your Favorite Librarian wants to celebrate these wonderful women...

Tidal Wave by Kofi Antwi

Tidal Wave by Kofi Antwi is a stunning book of poetry. This 18-page chapbook is a beautiful collection of poetry by Kofi Antwi. The...

Homecoming by La-Donia Alford-Jefferies

There are few children’s and YA titles that celebrate and explore the HBCU Experience, or brilliantly introduces the idea of higher...

Black Trans Stories are Beautiful.

In celebration of love and Black History month, check out My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanne Neal, illustrated by Art Twink. Follow...

BOOK REVIEW: After The Rain by Nnedi Okorafor, written by John Jennings and David Brame

GO. GET. THIS. BOOK— Especially, for any reader that enjoys Science Fiction, Afro-Futurism or Speculative Fiction. After the Rain is a...

Queer Black Stories Matter.

Black, and brown, communities from around the world and various intersections contribute to the Black Experience. You can access Black...

Black British YA Literature

Black History and Literature includes narratives from around the world. Your Favorite Librarian wants to share some great Black British...

Exploring Black History, from Around the World

In celebration of Black History Month and throughout the month of February, Your Favorite Librarian will provide a range of Black, and...

BOOK REVIEW: The Reign: Africa

As a librarian and avid reader, I am wholeheartedly impressed by The Reign: Africa by C.Nichole! From the details of each illustrated...

BOOK REVIEW: The Black Market: A Guide to Art Collecting

The Black Market: A Guide to Art Collecting by Charles Moore is a great introductory guide to Black Art and Art Collecting. This...

BOOK REVIEW: Boss Rules: The First 25 Steps To Inspire You Forward

Boss Rules: The First 25 Steps To Inspire You Forward by Sharaka M. Leonard is a great book to add to your home library. This self-help...