Tag: books
Yes, Black Women Can Be Mermaids
By Nadira Jamerson, Word in Black
When Halle Bailey was announced as the new face of “The Little Mermaid,” white supremacists immediately flooded the internet...
Oprah Winfrey Chooses New Verghese Novel for Her Book Club
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The long-awaited new novel by Abraham Verghese, “The Covenant of Water,” is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.
“The...
Black Students in Washington State Played Key Role in the Civil Rights Movement, New...
By Marc Arsell Robinson, California State University, San Bernardino
Why write a book on Black student activism in the Pacific Northwest?
As an African American born...
Geraldine Brooks, Saeed Jones Win Anisfield-Wolf Prize
By Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Geraldine Brooks and Lan Samantha Chang and poetry by Saeed Jones are among this year's winners...
Library Association Reports Record Book Ban Attempts in 2022
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in...