Black Artists Shaping the World
Dedicated to the work of contemporary Black artists from around the world, this book is an introduction to artists from Africa and of African descent for young readers.
BHM 30 Books in 30 Minutes Nonfiction
In celebration of Black writers and Black History Month, staff will be racing against the clock to share their favorite recommendations. Come out to celebrate with us, learn about a new book (or 30) and get a free book and a nice treat from a local bakery, on Tuesday, January 30th at CLP-Hill District and Saturday, February 3rd at CLP-Homewood.
Here’s a preview of our nonfiction picks for the program – but you won’t know each title’s unique appeal unless you come to the program and hear all about it.
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Black Food: Stories, Art & Recipes From Across the African Diaspora
Recipes, food history, artwork, essays, and celebrations of Black culture fill the pages of this culinary anthology.
Footnotes: The Black Artists Who Rewrote the Rules of the Great White Way
“Shuffle Along”, premiering in 1921, was the first musical with an all-Black cast, and it was a hit. This is the story of that show and how it paved the way for more Black artists on Broadway.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and an eBook on Hoopla.
Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop
Drawing on their experience as a music journalist, author Danyel Smith has crafted a history of Black women in American pop that is both personal and political, highlighting musicians as diverse as Phillis Wheatley to Mariah Carey. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook and eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture
The story of how a group of Black women writers banded together as a network and supported each other in changing the publishing industry and making sure their voices were heard.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla.
So to Speak
The new poetry collection examining Black life, culture, and social concerns, from the National Book Award winning poet.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and in eAudio on Libby.
Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture
An essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. You can also check out this title as eBook on Overdrive/Libby.
Wayward Lives, Beautiful Experiments: Intimate Histories of Social Upheaval
A meditation on the lives of young Black women at the turn of the twentieth century, based on extensive research.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby, in eAudio on Libby, and in eAudio on Hoopla.