December 16, 2020
Habari gani? is a Swahili greeting that means “What’s the news?” It is often heard during the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa. If you are not familiar […]
December 9, 2020
New year, new books! What kind of children’s and YA stories are you hoping to see from Black authors in 2021, fantasy thrillers, verse novels, historical […]
December 1, 2020
Some of my earliest memories are of elementary school when I would pass on playing outside for recess so that I could stay in the cafeteria […]
November 28, 2020
This time of the year there are countless literary award ceremonies and “best book” recognitions from prestigious institutions and publications. It is an exciting time for […]