A few weeks ago, I checked out two new books from my local library– Gathering Blossoms Under Fire: The Journals of Alice Walker and Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. I had been anticipating Alice Walker’s collection of journals for some time, so when I saw it was available on the “New Books” shelf at …
ON TODAY’S POST: The most anticipated African American Books 2021 Book List recommended by the Detroit Public Library. Add these great forthcoming books to read by Black writers to your 2021 reading list! What books are on your 2021 reading list right now? Last year, I set a reading goal for myself to read twenty …
In celebration of Black History Month, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History compiled a list of 54 must-read African American books. The book list is divided into three categories: adult fiction, nonfiction, and children & young adult African American literature. You can scroll down to see The Wright’s recommended reading list. This …
Whether you are young or seasoned in life 😉, hanging out at the public library can be a magical experience. I have always been a lover of bookstores and libraries. I could get lost in a place filled with books so whenever I take my kids to the library, it is a fun treat for …
What’s on your reading list for this month? I just added these six great books to read for my monthly book list! Featuring James Baldwin, African American women writers, and more! Keep reading to see what’s on my March book list. I’ve been trying to make it a monthly goal to read at least two …
Today’s blog post is the second part to my interview with Detroit writer B. Van Randall. The Ghetto Nerd aka B. Van Randall– or as his family and friends call him, Van– is the creator and writer of the new graphic novel series Therians The Awakening. The Detroit writer decided to try something different with …
Today’s interview is part one in a two-part blog series with Detroit writer B. Van Randall the creator of Therians The Awakening. When I discover a new Instagram account, one of the things I like to do is read the person’s or company’s bio. I just love when people take the time to write something …
It’s Children’s Book Week (April 30 – May 6) this week and we’re excited to take part in the festivities! The kids and I are BIG readers and we love visiting our local library and the Detroit Public Library. For us, celebrating Children’s Book Week is just another great reason to share our love for books …
Feature Image: The Bravest Guy book cover; other photographs courtesy of Nancy and Bill Feld; and courtesy of Harry Wedewer. On the heels of Veterans Day, I’d like to share an interview I did with author and retired U.S. Navy Commander Harry Wedewer. The Maryland-based writer wrote a book about his father Don Wedewer, …
It’s no secret that our culture is fascinated with superheroes. From Spider-man to Wonderwoman, you can find superhero comic books, movies, and TV shows everywhere. “Heroes with extraordinary powers have fascinated people throughout history,” says investigative journalist Nadia Fezzani. “People see injustice and pain in the world and long for the idea of someone being …
Today’s blog post is a feature interview with contemporary women’s fiction writer Cheryl Robinson. Cheryl is a Detroit native and recently released her novel Until Ray, which is also set in the City of Detroit. Until Ray will be part of a trilogy and the first book is available for a free eBook download! Read …