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February 26, 2014 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Literature, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 25: Celeste O. Norfleet

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later is pleased to feature Celeste O. Norfleet on Day 25. Norfleet, the author of popular young adult books, Download Drama, Getting Played, Fast Forward, Pushing Pause, and She Said, She Said. To read more about her interesting author journey click here and visit her website.

February 22, 2014February 22, 2014 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Literature, Children's literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 22: Amar’e Stoudemire

New York Knicks Basketball player, Amar’e Stoudemire, teamed with Scholastic Publishing to write the book, STAT, Stand Tall and Talented, a series of chapter books based on Stoudemire’s life. Read about this interesting journey here.

February 22, 2014 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Literature, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 20: Kimberly Reid

Kimberly Reid, author of the books, No Safe Place, My Own Worst Frenemy, Creeping With the Enemy, and Sweet 16 to Life is Day 20 of The Brown Bookshelf 2014 28 Days Later. Read about her writing journey here and on her website.

February 19, 2014February 19, 2014 KRLemmons African American Young Adult Literature, Caribbean Authors, Caribbean Literature, Children's literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 19: Diane Browne

Diane Browne, who has written over 40 books, is spotlighted on Day 19 of the The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later. One of her most recent books is Island Princess in Brooklyn. Read more about this prolific writer here and her blog:

February 18, 2014 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Literature, Resources

Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison!

Toni Morrison celebrates her 83rd birthday today! A Nobel Prize winning author, Morrison shares her love for language, meaning, and storytelling through her books. I am personally grateful that I read such books like The Bluest Eye, Beloved, Jazz, Sula, and Tar Baby. To learn about this fascinating woman, click here.

February 16, 2014 KRLemmons African American Authors, African American Literature, African American Young Adult Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 16: Kelli London

Kelli London, author of seven young adult novels, is spotlighted today in The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later. Her titles include: Charly’s Epic Fiascos, Reality Check, Star Power, Boyfriend Season, Cali Boys, and Uptown Dreams. Her most recent book is the fourth in the Charly’s Epic Fiascos series, Beware of Boys. Read more about this prolific writer here.

February 18, 2013 KRLemmons African American Literature, African American Young Adult Literature, Children's literature, Lesson Plans, Resources

Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison!

Toni Morrison was born February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio. For more information about this award-winning author, click on the following links:

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/profiles/m/toni-morrison.html

http://www.biography.com/people/toni-morrison-9415590

http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5262

For lesson plans and ideas for using Toni Morrison’s book, Beloved, click on Thinkfinity, and type in Beloved in the search box.

August 8, 2012August 8, 2012 KRLemmons African American Literature

African American Booklists

Periodically, public libraries and newspapers create booklists that African Americans should read.

Detroit Public Library 2012 African American Booklist: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/story/2012-african-american-booklist

Huffington Post posted their own list: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/03/50-books-that-every-african-american-should-read_n_1647614.html

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