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February 25, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Nonfiction, African American psychologist, African American psychologists

365 Black Books: Amos Wilson Wednesday

Also born February 23, Amos Wilson was a Pan Africanist, psychologist, and author. He passed away in 1995. Read more about this author here:

Here are just a few of his works.

February 25, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African Authors, African young adult literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 25: Roseanne Brown, author of Song of Wraths and Ruin

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

February 24, 2026 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Essays, African American Nonfiction, African American Poetry, African American Poets

365 Black Books Haki Madhubuti Tuesday

Haki Madhubuti, poet, author of numerous books and founder of Third World Press celebrated his 84th birthday yesterday, February 23. To read more about this phenomenal man, click here.

Here are just a few of his works.

February 24, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African Authors, African children's books

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Bernard Mensah, author of Esi The Brave

Read more about this author’s path to writing and publishing here.

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 23, 2026 KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American children's literature, African American Illustrators

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 23 Jerry Jordan, illustrator for the books, Johnny Tunes and the Gandy Dancers and Unforgettable John

Read about his artistic journey 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.

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