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Belated heavenly birthday Jayne Cortez! Born May 10, 1934, Jayne Cortez was an African American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist. Her writing is part of the canon of the Black Arts Movement. She passed away in 2012. Her notable books are:
Belated birthday wishes Christopher Paul Curtis! Born May 10, Christopher Paul Curtis is an award winning children’s book author. His notable books are:
Belated birthday wishes Suzan-Lori Parks! Born May 10, Suzan-Lori Parks is an award winning playwright/musician and novelist. She also is a MacArthur Genius Fellow recipient. Her notable works include Getting Mother’s Body and Topdog/Underdog.
Belated heavenly birthday Rudolph Fisher! Born May 9, Rudolph Fisher was an African American physician, radiologist, novelist, short story writer, dramatist, musician, and orator. He was known for his novel, The Conjure Man Dies, the very first detective novel written by an African-American, set in 1930s New York with only Black characters.
Today at the Detroit Public Library, Gerald McBride talked about his book God and the DJ A memoir. Gerald McBride is the CEO of Voice Over Productions and host of the nationally syndicated Old School House Party Radio Show, reaching over 30 markets nationwide. He shared many fascinating and inspiring stories about his life and career. His belief in God and that God has plans for him carried him through the ups and downs of his life.
Heavenly birthday Louise Meriwether! Born May 8, Louise Meriwether was a novelist, activist, and journalist. She is known for her debut novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
For Throwback Thursday, I am featuring three books that were published 50 years ago.
Book 1: The Adventures of Aku by Ashley Bryan
Book 2: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Book 3: Roots by Alex Haley
Months ago, I featured titles for “Mindfulness Monday” Today, I am featuring some fiction titles that might help children and young adults mentally, socially, and emotionally.
Book 1: I am Enough by Grace Byers
Book 2: A Place Inside of Me by Zetta Elliott
Book 3: Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds
Book 4: We Are All Good at Smiling by Amber McBride
Book 5: The Minus-One Club by Kekla Magoon
Book 6: Break This House by Candice Iloh
Today I will feature tween books from the BCALA 2023 Best of the Best (BOTB) list. These authors capture the voices, behaviors, attitudes, and feelings very well and with authenticity. The titles are:
Book 1: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder
Book 2: Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles
Book 3: On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Happy birthday Alice Randall! Born May 4, Alice Randall is a novelist, songwriter, educator, and food activist. Her most notable books, including her memoir My Black Country are:
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