October 7, 2021

Black Poetry Day: Children’s & YA Book Selections

Jupiter Hammon was born on October 17, 1711. He is known as the father of African American literature, a distinction that recognizes him as the first […]
October 1, 2021

Magic, Monsters, and Mystery: Children’s and YA Books for Halloween

India Hill Brown’s The Girl in the Lake (Scholastic Press) is described as “a truly chilling (and historically inspired) ghost story,” but Brown’s much anticipated sophomore […]
September 13, 2021

35 Children’s & YA New Releases for October 2021

Sleeping babies, a rapping princess, germ hunters, and a few holiday stories are some of the fantastic new releases by Black authors slated for October 2021. […]
August 31, 2021

What’s Your Story?: DeAnna Lynn: SOAR!

“What’s Your Story?” is a guest post feature on BCBA’s blog. Indie/Self-Published authors are invited to write about their books, writing journey, creative process, inspiration, rewards […]