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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:

February 18, 2026 KRLemmons African American adult fiction, African American Authors

365 Black Books Bebe Moore Campbell Wednesday

Bebe Moore Campbell was born February 18. She was a bestselling author of three books, Brothers and Sisters, What You Owe Me, and Singing in the Comeback Choir and an advocate for mental health and other issues. Here is a brief biography.

Here are some of her books:

February 18, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American children's literature, African American Illustrators

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

365 Black Books Elizabeth Nunez Friday

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

365 Black Books Nichelle Nichols Thursday

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

365 Black Books Bebe Moore Campbell Wednesday

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 18: Tamisha Anthony, illustrator for On Our Way! What a Day!

365 Black Books Jesse Jackson

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 17: Lesley Younge, author of A-Train Allen and Playbook for Justice

365 Black Books Levar Burton Monday