How To Be An Antiracist Author: Ibram X. Kendi Genre: Nonfiction Publication Date: August 13, 2019 Publisher: One World Ibram X. Kendi’s concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America–but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves […]
The Hate U Give Author: Angie Thomas Genre: YA Contemporary Publication Date: February 28, 2017 Publisher: Balzer & Bray Series: The Hate U Give #1 TRIGGER WARNING: addiction, domestic violence, gun violence, discrimination, racism, police brutality, police shooting, gang violence, rioting Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: […]
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo combines two of my favorite hobbies — reading and cooking. Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiagno’s life has been about making the tough decisions, doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The […]
Dread Nation Author: Justina Ireland Genre: YA, Horror, Historical Fiction Publication Date: April 3, 2018 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Series: Dread Nation #1 TRIGGER WARNING: discrimination against and use of derogatory terms for Black and Indigenous people, forced medical experimentation on Black people, physical abuse Jane McKeene was […]
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book through Bookish First. I am providing this review voluntarily. Remembrance by Rita Woods was an intriguing and moving debut novel that was a breathtaking mix of historical fiction and magic. The characters and the story stuck with me after […]
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. I am providing my honest opinion voluntarily. The Black Kids Author: Christina Hammonds Reed Genre: YA, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Publication Date: August 4, 2020 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers TRIGGER WARNING: racial slurs for Black people, […]
A Mercy by Toni Morrison was a powerful read. The story was set in Maryland in 1690, during the early days of slavery. It was told from the point of view of various characters, mainly the women in the story, but a few of the male characters as […]
After reading this, I learned that this was Toni Morrison’s first book, and was even more blown away, if that was even possible. I recall reading Beloved in high school, and I’m aware that Toni Morrison does not shy away from talking about the ugly side of human […]
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