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COVID Hurt Our Kids’ Reading Levels But These Black Books Will Help Them Catch Up

“A Song Below Water” is a fantasy novel for young adult readers that centers around Black sirens who are trying to navigate ...
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Atlanta children's book authors hope to make lasting impact

Atlanta authors inspire young readers with powerful stories during National Reading Month. Books by Tony Williams, Terry Lee, and 10-year-old Sarai Green tackle topics like self-doubt, careers, and ...
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October 2025 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read

These are the books by Black authors we can’t wait to read. From Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Roy Wood Jr. comes “The ...
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Empowering Young Readers: LA’s Malik Books Hosts the Second Annual ‘Black Children’s Book Week’

*Los Angeles, CA – On March 1, 2025, Malik Books at Westfield Culver City will come alive with the spirit of literature and ...
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Black authors host African American read-in, speak out against anti-DEI policy

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people gathered at Waterloo West High School Saturday to listen to Black authors read their books. Its in response to the Waterloo Community School District ...
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Reading list spotlights Black authors and history in Clark County and nationwide

The Clark County Historical Museum and the NAACP’s Vancouver Branch have created a reading list in honor National Book Month. The list spotlights Black authors, stories and history in conjunction with ...
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Collecting Black authors' books is Willa Robinson's 'thing.' A new generation preserves her legacy

Willa Robinson has been collecting and selling books by Black authors for decades. At 84 years old, Robinson is retiring and closing Willa's Books and Vinyl. At 84 years old, Willa Robinson is ...