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13 Queer Black Romances That Will Give You All The Feels

The past few years have offered us a wealth of choices in Black romance featuring queer couples, including D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins, and it’s been a joy to see.

Lesser-Known Harlem Renaissance Writers

Here are eight plays, poetry collections, and novels by or featuring these lesser-known writers of the Harlem Renaissance.

7 Facts About Zora Neale Hurston You Didn’t Know

You may think you know Zora Neale Hurston, but do you really? Get to know her better with these seven facts about her life.

How Are Libraries Recognizing Black History Month?

Libraries can celebrate BHM with displays, events, and more — but it won't mean much if the library isn't a safe place for Black people.

How Does the Harlem Renaissance Resonate 100 Years Later?

We're a century separated from the Harlem Renaissance period. How, after all this time, do the writings of this period still resonate today?

Get To Know Nellie Bly, Girl Reporter

Nellie Bly died 100 years ago. Here's a look at her legacy in fiction, nonfiction, comics, and her own incredible journalism.

The Streisand Effect Won’t Save Us From Censorship

The Streisand effect claims that banning a book will only make it more popular. But that ignores the inequity of censorship.

Join the #FReadom Letter Writing Campaign to Combat Censorship!

The #FReadom campaign is asking you to write your school board with provided templates to support school libraries and access to information.

Students, Teachers, and Librarians are Fed Up With Book Challenges: This Week’s Censorship News, December 10, 2021

"Reading books like All Boys Aren't Blue have helped me acknowledge who I am," said one Ankeny, Iowa, high school junior.

Texas School District Pulls 400+ Books From Shelves After Governor Pressure

Following Republic lawmaker Matt Krause's letter and pressure from the governor, North East ISD in Texas has pulled 414 books for review.

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