Black history month is so important. It is the perfect time to celebrate black authors and listen to POC. These are some of the best books I have read in the past year. So I invite you to support these authors and enjoy their masterpieces!
A story about sisterhood and race, so so so important
The Vanishing Half: A GMA Book Club Pick
A YA thriller, soo amazing, also the plot twist was unreal
Ace of Spades
Imposter syndrome in the beautiful world of ballet (as a dancer I had to add this here, actually a really cool read from that perspective)
Dances by Nicole Cuffy
A really beautiful romance, but also a bit sad so just keep that in mind
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Even Oprah recommended this book!
Nightcrawling: A Novel by Leila Mottley
A 5 star read for me!
Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C Ford
Such an important read
The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
The cover leaves me speechless, and the book itself is great
Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James
Maya Angelou is one of the biggest authors ever, so it's only fair for her to be on this list!
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
One of the best poetry collections I have ever read
Call Us What We Carry: Poems by Amanda Gorman
Something for my fantasy lovers!
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
Nicola Yoon and a beautiful YA book
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Such a powerful book, a must read
On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors by Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
This books gives the answer to why feminism is important in the 21st century
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Just read this one, had to add it here, it was a great read
