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50 Poetry Collections by Black Poets That Belong on Every Black Reader’s Shelf

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In honour of World Poetry Day, a reading list rooted in voice, memory, tenderness, and diaspora. There is something about poetry that reaches us differently. A good poem can name what we have carried quietly. …

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April BOTM: If I Ruled the World by Amy DuBois Barnett

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We asked. You voted. And this month, we’re reading what the community chose 🖤 For April, This Black Girl Reads Book Club is diving into: If I Ruled the World by Amy DuBois Barnett And …

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30+ Books by Ghanaian and Ghanaian Canadian Authors to Read for Ghana Independence Day

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Celebrate Ghana Independence Day with a curated reading list featuring fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and diaspora titles by Ghanaian and Ghanaian Canadian authors.

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60+ Books by Black Authors Dropping This Month (March 2026) and My Top 6

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March said: new month, new books, new ways to ruin our holds queue. If you’re trying to read more Black authors (or you already do and you’re just here to stay fed), this is your …

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March BOTM Pick: The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley

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Last month’s book was EVERYTHING!!! Thanks to the women who showed up, who read along and who came out to hold space for the other women in the group. For our second book of Season …

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Beyond the Single Story: Why Black Canadian Storytelling Deserves More Than a Box

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There are some conversations that feel bigger than an event. This is one of them. On Sunday, March 1, 2026 (2:00–4:00 PM), Pickering Public Library is hosting In Conversation with Black Canadian Authors: Beyond the …

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