Written by Black authors from different countries, of different ages and from different life experiences, these short story collections masterfully find the moments in life when people’s personalities change – either deliberately or inadvertently.
The speculative is a space in fiction where the unexpected and impossible can creep in. These recent collections of short stories all deal in the speculative fiction realm but vary in approach and tone. Take a look and find one to suit your mood!
This list shares stories, tales, and a title with games and songs as well! With a focus on Black authors and artists, these titles give a chance to begin or to carry on storytelling traditions.
Part identity exploration, part artistic expertise, the work of Kara Walker inspires us to delve deeper into how the world sees us and how that influences the ways we view ourselves.
Through stories that illustrate African American history, biography and culture, teens in grades 6-12 can learn about people and events in an exciting way.
The following stories present African American teens as leading characters. Teens in grades 6-8 can gain confidence and joy in seeing themselves and those around them in these books.
