Via Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre. The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 Nikki Giovanni (Author) FORMAT Description The complete early work of the renowned African-American poet. “Nikki Giovanni is one of our national treasures.”–Gloria Naylor This omnibus includes her first seven volumes of poetry from her early years, 1967 to 1983: Black Feeling Black Talk; … Read More

Via Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre. The History of White People (Related NPR Article) Description Telling perhaps the most important forgotten story in American history, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, illuminating not only the invention of race but also the frequent praise of whiteness … Read More

Via Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre.  A Black Women’s History of the United States Daina Ramey Berry (Author)  Kali Nicole Gross (Author) Description A vibrant and empowering history that emphasizes the perspectives and stories of African American women to show how they are–and have always been–instrumental in shaping our country  In centering Black women’s stories, two award-winning historians … Read More

Via Ibram X. Kendi. Stamped From The Beginning — Ibram X. Kendi WINNER OF THE 2016 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION New York Times Bestseller Washington Post Bestseller A Boston Globe Best Book of 2016 Nominated for the 2017 Hurston / Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book 2016 A Kirkus … Read More

Via Haymarket Book.  Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation By Haymarket Books / June 4 2020 Haymarket Books stands in solidarity with all those resisting police violence, mass incarceration, and the racist carceral system. We’ve put together a reading list that celebrates the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle; reading that … Read More