Best 2023 Books About Black Life in America

by Jermaine Fowler

A timely, powerful approach to history that looks into the past to find a path into a better future. Full review >

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by Darrin Bell ; illustrated by Darrin Bell

A beautifully drawn book, rich with insight, humor, and hard-won knowledge. Full review >

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by Michael Harriot ; illustrated by Jibola Fagbamiye

Fresh eyes and bold, entertaining language combine in this authoritative, essential work of U.S. history. Full review >

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by Santi Elijah Holley

Well written and richly detailed, this book is a strong contribution to the literature of Black militancy. Full review >

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by Wesley Lowery

A masterful blend of narrative history and empathetic reporting. Full review >

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by Joseph McGill Jr. & Herb Frazier

A thoughtful, deeply humane addition to African American history. Full review >

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by Christina Sharpe

An exquisitely original celebration of American Blackness. Full review >

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by Nico Slate

A searing, hauntingly poignant memoir. Full review >

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