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The Black Lives Matter movement has never been as strong as it is at this moment. The social justice revolution has picked up many out of our comfort zones and dropped us into a space where we can reflect, donate, listen, and learn. Educating yourself on the experience of the community is one of the methods to ensure you get to the roots of the cause.
The movement has brought out Black authors and writers out in the open, giving an opportunity for more Black books to shine. We have shortlisted just five out of the massive array of books by Black writers, for you to start a wonderful journey of your own.
You can also buy these, or any fiction or nonfiction books by Black writers and support the #BlackoutBestsellerList, and #BlackPublishingPower initiative. Diversify your reading list today!
1) Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
The story of a young woman whose mother is found murdered in their home on the South Side of Chicago. Family secrets begin to unveil, and she is left with her violent father.
2) Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
In this book, Kendall explores how things like hunger, violence, and medical care are important feminist issues that can’t be ignored.
3) The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
A feel-good book, that's about three women who become friends when they all get catfished by the same guy.
4) The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
An inventive novel about five New Yorkers who make up the soul of the city and defend it from evil.
5) The Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward
One part memoir, other part poetry collection, this book is an emotional look at growing up one of the only Black children in a white working-class town. The author talks about discovering her sexuality, questioning her religious upbringing, struggling with addiction, and overcoming everything to find her true self.
