Belated birthday wishes Jay Wright! Born May 25, Jay Wright is an award winning poet, playwright and essayist. Some of his notable works are:
365 Black Books Jamaica Kincaid Monday
Happy birthday Jamaica Kincaid! Born May 25, Jamaica Kincaid is an Antiguan–American novelist, essayist, gardener, and gardening writer. Jamaica Kincaid is Professor of African and African American Studies in Residence Emerita at Harvard University. Her notable books are:
365 Black Books Preacher Sunday
Today’s post feature two books on historical African American preachers.
365 Black Books Clean up Saturday
Household chores and cleaning are often done on Saturday. These three books feature children who need to clean up their rooms.
365 Black Books Dominique Christina Friday
Happy birthday Dominique Christina! Born May 22, Dominique Christina s a writer, performer and social activist. She is a champion at the National Poetry Series and Women of the World Poetry Slam. Christina’s 4th book Anarcha Speaks won the National Poetry Series in 2017. Here are her notable works:
365 Black Books Throwback Thursdays
Today’s post feature books written in the 1960s. Some of them are debut novels. I read a couple of them; I want to read a couple more!
Originally published in 1969
Originally published in 1966
Originally published in 1967
Originally published in 1967
Originally published in 1962
365 Black Books James McEachin Wednesday
Heavenly birthday wishes James McEachin! Born May 20, 1930, James McEachin was an African American actor, author, veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. His memoir, Swing Low My Sweet Chariot was an international best seller. He passed away in 2025. Other notable books:
365 Black Books Lorraine Hansberry Tuesday
Heavenly birthday Lorraine Hansberry! Born May 19, 1930, Lorraine Hansberry was an African American playwright and writer. She was the first Black American female author to have a play performed on Broadway. Her most notable work was A Raisin in the Sun.
365 Black Books Eloise Greenfield Monday
Belated heavenly birthday wishes to Eloise Greenfield! Born May 17, 1929, Eloise Greenfield was an award winning African American children’s book and biography author and poet famous for her descriptive, rhythmic style and positive portrayal of the African-American experience. She passed away in 2021. Here are just a few of her notable works:
365 Black Books Kadir Nelson Sunday
Belated birthday wishes Kadir Nelson! Born May 15, Kadir Nelson is an award winning author, illustrator, and artist. His work has appeared on several New Yorker covers. He is the 2026 Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award for his body of artwork. Here are some of his notable works:
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