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365 Black Books Sharon Robinson Tuesday

Born January 13, Sharon Robinson is the daughter of Jackie Robinson. She is also a nurse-midwife, health writer, author, and educator. She has written several books about Jackie Robinson and herself.

Book 1: Her memoir, Child of the Dream

Book 2: Jackie Robinson’s biography, Promises to Keep

Book 3: Jackie’s Nine

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365 Black Books: Zora Neale Hurston Thursday

Zora Neale Hurston, author, anthropologist, and folklorist was born January 7. Well-known for her book, “Their Eyes Are Watching God”, she has written other books. Just a few pictured here. More can be found on the website: https://www.zoranealehurston.com/books/

Her autobiography:

If you are a fan of Zora Neale Hurston, you should treat yourself to the Zora Neale Festival in January. It is a fabulous event that honors and pay tribute to a fantastic author. For more information, check out the website: https://zorafestival.org/

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365 Black Books Trombone Shorty Tuesday

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was born January 2. He is a trombone player that fuses rock, jazz, pop, hip-hop and funk into his music. I had the opportunity/privilege to hear when he performed at one our library conferences in New Orleans. He was fabulous then and continues to be fabulous now.

He wrote two books about his life and career: https://www.tromboneshorty.com/books