On August 1, we pause. Not because freedom arrived in full, but because we remember the people who imagined it long before they were allowed to live it. In 2021, Canada officially recognized August 1 …
50+ Books by Black Authors Coming Out in July 2026
There is something magical about a fresh stack of July releases. Maybe it’s the long evenings that invite us to linger with a good book. Maybe it’s the slower pace of summer that finally gives …
83 Books by Black Authors Coming Out in June 2026
There is something sacred about watching new Black books enter the world. Every month, Black writers gift us stories that help us imagine, remember, question, heal, laugh, and dream. They remind us that there is …
59 Books by Black Authors Coming Out in April
April is giving range. Romance, memoir, fantasy, literary fiction, thrillers, cookbooks, poetry, and children’s books that feel tender, bright, and full of possibility. There’s a little bit of everything on this list, which honestly is …
60+ Books by Black Authors Dropping This Month (March 2026) and My Top 6
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 …
March BOTM Pick: The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley
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 …