Books & Poetry

Bloom How You Must: Black Women’s Self-Care Guide Rooted in Ancestral Healing

“Bloom How You Must” by Tara Pringle Jefferson is a self-care guide for Black women, blending wellness tips with generational healing.

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‘Black Arms To Hold You Up’: A Young Adult’s Journey Through Black Liberation History

Ben Passmore’s Black Arms to Hold You Up highlights Black resistance and activism through a powerful, illustrated history.

New Book Reveals How Black-Owned Bookstores Spark Change

A vivid history of Black-owned bookstores and the activists, authors, and communities that built and sustained them.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Graphic Novel Inspires Readers On And Off The Court

"Champion" follows a teen athlete who learns life lessons through an assignment about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: Maria Pinto On Fungi, Survival, And Hidden Histories
Memories of Rondo: A Child’s View Of Loss And Legacy

In “The House on Rondo,” a 1963 St. Paul girl witnesses her community’s destruction and the loss of home and heritage.

“A Thousand Ways To Die” Reveals The Lasting Impact Of America’s Violence

In “A Thousand Ways to Die,” Trymaine Lee explores how violence has shaped Black life and legacy in America.

“107 Days”: Kamala Harris Recounts The Fastest Campaign In U.S. History

Kamala Harris’ “107 Days” recounts her historic 2024 campaign and the pressures of a short presidential race.

How The Double Tax Uncovers The Extra Burden On Women Of Color

Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman’s The Double Tax explores how women of color face extra costs, wage gaps, and barriers in work and life.

Tired Of Being Used? This New Book Teaches How To Handle Moochers

Terri Cornileus’ "Pocketbook of Tips for Moochers" offers practical advice to spot moochers, set boundaries, and protect your peace.