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Check Out These Black Fiction Books Released in August 2021

September 1, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

So many books, so little time. Check out these black fiction books released in August 2021.

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For Author Adrienne L. Edwards, It’s All About ‘Image’

August 27, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

Adrienne L. Edwards knows from personal experience that great ideas for new books can come in the strangest ways. I recently spoke with her about her latest release, Mirror Image.

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Author Shay Davis Is All About ‘Love’

August 25, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

Author Shay Davis is living her destiny. I recently spoke with her about her latest dream come true, Love After.

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Check Out These Books Featuring Black Teens and Tweens

August 20, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

If you’re looking for books to get your teen or tween (or yourself) interested in reading, there are lots of stories featuring characters who look like them. Here are a few you both might enjoy.

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For Debut Author Amber McBride, It’s All About ‘Me’

August 18, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

Right before our eyes, Amber McBride, a professor of English at The University of Virginia, has transformed into her new role: author. I recently spoke with her about her debut novel-in-verse, Me(Moth).…

Join Author Marcella Bell for ‘The Wildest Ride’

August 13, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

Author Marcella Bell is taking on western fiction for her latest release. I recently spoke with her about The Wildest Ride.…

Class Is in Session with These Black Fiction Reads Set During College

August 11, 2021 by Chandra Sparks Splond

I’ll let you in on a little secret: As much as I love writing books for teens and tweens, I absolutely adore reading fiction set at colleges. The only thing that makes these stories better for me is that most of them kick off series and many are available as audiobooks.