Happy birthday Bernice L. McFadden! Born September 26, Bernice L. McFadden is is a national bestselling, award-winning African American author celebrated for her richly layered novels that center ancestry, memory, and the enduring strength of Black women. She is the author of Sugar, The Book of Harlan, and other acclaimed works of fiction. Her writing has earned numerous honors, including the American Book Award and an NAACP Image Award. Other notable works are:
