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February 23, 2026 KRLemmons African American adult fiction, African American Authors, African American Nonfiction, African American Poetry

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.

February 22, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American autobiography, African American History, African American Nonfiction

365 Black Books John Lewis Sunday

John Lewis was born February 20. Posting books about his life and legacy. Read more about him here.

Here are just a few books written by and about him.

February 22, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 22: Ciera Burch, author of Something Kindred and Out of Step, Into You.

Read more about this author’s pathway to publishing here.

February 21, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Essays, African American Poetry, African American Poets

365 Black Books Audre Lorde Saturday

Audre Lorde, feminist, poet, professor was born on February 18. She passed away in 1992. Read more about Lorde’s work and legacy here.

A few of her many works:

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, 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 17, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American children's literature

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

Read more about this author’s journey to publishing here:

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