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 | From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor February is Black History Month here in the United States, so let's take this opportunity to go back and re-read some of our favorite black poets and authors, and maybe discover some new ones! | |
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I adore Maya Angelou. Her use of words is so musical and flowing that every sentence she writes reads like a song. If it's been awhile since you've picked up one of her glorious autobiographies, essays, or poems, do it soon!
| Top 5 Harlem Renaissance Novels
The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most magnificent literary periods that the English-speaking world has ever seen. These five novels epitomize the era, in all of its jazz-imbued splendor and grit.
| Great Kids' Books About African-American Freedom Fighters
Parents and educators, this list is for you. These books are the best of the best, in terms of both writing and subject matter, for teaching your kids and students about African-American history, and the people who made it.
| 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry
We too often overlook the literary merit of great plays, and I confess that I sometimes forget that they're even an option when I'm looking for something to read. I'm going to remedy that with a re-read of this classic African-American family drama, which enjoyed a popular revival on Broadway just a few years ago.
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