June 7, 2023

Happy Juneteenth: 12 Fiction and Nonfiction Books

In 2021, the Biden-Harris administration passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. The act designated Juneteenth as only one of 11 federal holidays. While the meaning, […]
June 7, 2023

Daddy Love: 9 Picture Books for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a few days away. Listed are some fantastic picture books about fathers (one is about a loving granddad). These are great reads for […]
May 31, 2023

Debut You 2023: Khadijah VanBrakle: Fatima Tate Takes The Cake

Debut You is an interview feature on Our Stories Matter blog. Debut authors, who have released or have upcoming releases in 2023, are given six questions […]
May 24, 2023

June 2023 Children’s & YA New Releases

This June new releases list features three books—two picture and one YA—that give readers a look into the Black Muslim experience: Salat in Secret, The Masjid […]