Robert Liu-Trujillo, author of Fresh Juice, is the Day 6 featured author. More about Robert Liu-Trujillo can be found here.
365 Black Books: Victor LaValle Thursday
Victor LaValle, born February 3, is a short story writer and novelist. One novel, The Changeling is adapted for Apple TV+. Another novel, The Devil in Silver is adapted for AMC and will air as limited series later this year. More information about Victor LaValle can be found here.
365 Black Books Langston Hughes Wednesday
Langston Hughes, poet, playwright, and short story writer, was born February 1. More about Langston Hughes can be found here. Some of his notable books:
365 Black Books Bryan Collier Tuesday
Bryan Collier, award winning illustrator celebrated his birthday Jan. 31 He has illustrated several books. I bought his first illustrated book Uptown years ago at an ALA conference. The publisher rep told me he was an up and coming illustrator. She was right. My students loved the book and I have bought many of his books since then!
Information about him can be found at these two sites: Simon and Schuster and Penguin Random House
365 Black Books Julius Lester Monday
Julius Lester, children’s and adult author, was born January 27. He passed away in 2018. More information about Julius Lester can be found here:
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later: Day 1 Virginia Hamilton
Good news!!!! At least to me! The Brown Bookshelf is back with its 28 Days Later Campaign! Love it! Day 1 Virginia Hamilton
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