February 2026 – Page 2 – The CamaraIfe Maktaba

February 23, 2026 KRLemmons African American adult fiction, African American Authors, African American Nonfiction, African American Poetry

365 Black Books Ishmael Reed Monday

Ishmael Reed was born February 22 and is a poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, songwriter, public media commentator, lecturer and publisher. He has written more than 40 books, a few posted below. Read more about Ishmael Reed here.

February 23, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American children's literature, African American Illustrators

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 23 Jerry Jordan, illustrator for the books, Johnny Tunes and the Gandy Dancers and Unforgettable John

Read about his artistic journey here.

February 22, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American autobiography, African American History, African American Nonfiction

365 Black Books John Lewis Sunday

John Lewis was born February 20. Posting books about his life and legacy. Read more about him here.

Here are just a few books written by and about him.

February 22, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 22: Ciera Burch, author of Something Kindred and Out of Step, Into You.

Read more about this author’s pathway to publishing here.

February 21, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Essays, African American Poetry, African American Poets

365 Black Books Audre Lorde Saturday

Audre Lorde, feminist, poet, professor was born on February 18. She passed away in 1992. Read more about Lorde’s work and legacy here.

A few of her many works:

February 21, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Middle Grades Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 21 Kirstie Myvett, author of The Four Seasons of Florence Wallace

Read more about this author’s path to publishing here.

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 KRLemmons Caribbean Authors, Caribbean autobiography, Caribbean Literature

365 Black Books Elizabeth Nunez Friday

Also born on February 18 was Trinidad author Elizabeth Nunez. She was an award-winning bestselling author and professor. She passed away in 2024. Read more about her life and career here.

Here are just a few of her books, including her memoir Not for Everyday Use.

February 20, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American children's literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 20: Patrice Gopo, author of Ripening Time and All the Places We Call Home

Read about this author’s fascinating writing and publishing journey here.

February 19, 2026 KRLemmons African American adult fiction, African American Authors, African American autobiography, African American children's literature

365 Black Books Nichelle Nichols Thursday

I watched a very informative and fascinating documentary titled, “Women in Motion.” That is the name of Nichelle Nichols consulting firm that partnered with NASA to recruit more people of color into NASA. Excellent documentary!

Nichelle Nichols’ autobiography:

Her adult fiction:

A children’s book about Nichelle Nichols:

February 19, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Fantasy Literature, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 19: Jamison Shea, author of the books I Feed Her to the Beast and Roar of the Lambs

Read this author’s journey to writing and publishing here:

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