Also born January 26, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima was a literary critic, a linguist, an anthropologist and has made a name in all three fields. More information about Dr. Van Sertima can be found here.
365 Black Books Angela Davis Saturday
Born January 26, Angela Davis is a political activist, professor and author. Some of her notable books are:
Book 1: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Book 2: Women, Race, and Class
Book 3: Women, Culture, and Politics
Book 4: Her autobiography
365 Black Books Gloria Naylor Friday
Born January 25, Gloria Naylor was an award winning novelist. She was named the winner of the National Book Award, first novel, Women of Brewster Place. She passed away in 2016. Read more about this award-winning author here:
A few of her well-known novels:
The Women of Brewster Place
Mama Day
Linden Hills
Bailey’s Cafe
365 Black Books: Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Thursday
Born January 24, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg was was an Afro-Puerto Rican historian who moved to the United States and spent his life collecting materials demonstrating the accomplishments of the African diaspora and the scope of Black history.
His book: The Negro: A Selected Bibliography
Biography 1: Diasporic Blackness The Life and Times of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg by Vanessa K. Valdes
Biography 2: Arturo Alfonso Schomburg by Elinor Des Verney Sinnette
Biography 3 (A children’s book): Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Eric Velasquez.
365 Black Books: Susan L. Taylor Wednesday
Essence writer, author, and journalist, Susan L. Taylor celebrated her 80th birthday January 23. More information about this influential woman can be found here. Her notable books:
365 Black Books: Mary Helen Washington Tuesday
Born January 21, Mary Helen Washington is an African American literary scholar who is the author of numerous books on the African-American female experience.
Her most notable books are can be found here:
365 Black Books: Edwidge Danticat Monday
Born January 19, Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American novelist and short story writer. She has written several novels and short stories. You can learn more about her and her books here:
365 Black Books: Detroit Public Library Booktalk Sunday
Book: No Human Involved by Cheryl Neely
I listened virtually to this very difficult but much needed subject. NHI (no human involved: is an acronym used by law enforcement for marginalized black and brown girls who are murdered. Ms. Neely’s first chapter is about her friend, who disappeared and was found dead. Law enforcement’s indifference and lack of attention to this murder lead to many other murders which could have been prevented. The book presents additional information on other serial killings of black girls and women. Very disturbing but a must read to bring awareness to our community.
365 Black Books 2019 CSK Book Awards Saturday
2019 Author Winner: A Few Red Drops by Claire Hartfield
2019 Illustrator Winner: The Stuff of Stars; illustrated by Ekua Holmes
2019 Author Honor Title: The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
2019 Illustrator Honor Title: Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
365 Black Books 2020 CSK Book Awards Friday
2020 Author Winner: New Kid by Jerry Craft
2020 Illustrator Award Winner: The Undefeated; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
2020 John Steptoe New Talent Author Award Winner: Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams
2020 John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award Winner: What is Given From the Heart; illustrated by April Harrison
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