Also born on February 23, Claude Brown, author of the classic Manchild in the Promised Land. He passed away in 2002. Before his death, he wrote three more books. Read more about this author here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 27 Asia Simone, illustrator for Moon Girl, Wreck and Roll, and Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz
Read about this illustrator’s process and journey here.
365 Black Books Ruby Duncan Thursday
I saw a documentary film at my local library branch. The film, titled “Storming Caesar’s Palace,” documents black women who organized and literally stormed Caesar’s Palace to protest the lack of welfare funds for black women. The film was based on the book by the same title.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 26: Ebony Lynn Mudd, author of Just Like Tina
Read about Ebony Lynn Mudd’s journey of writing and publishing here.
365 Black Books: Amos Wilson Wednesday
Also born February 23, Amos Wilson was a Pan Africanist, psychologist, and author. He passed away in 1995. Read more about this author here:
Here are just a few of his works.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 25: Roseanne Brown, author of Song of Wraths and Ruin
Read more about this author’s pathway to writing and publishing here.
365 Black Books Haki Madhubuti Tuesday
Haki Madhubuti, poet, author of numerous books and founder of Third World Press celebrated his 84th birthday yesterday, February 23. To read more about this phenomenal man, click here.
Here are just a few of his works.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Bernard Mensah, author of Esi The Brave
Read more about this author’s path to writing and publishing here.
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.
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