5 of the Best African Female Authors
Here are five of Africa’s most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women’s rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities
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The Reading Quilt: But, Mostly Love
Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is “But, Mostly Love,” by Sandra Turner-Barnes, poet and Black History enthusiast.
The Best Cookbooks by Black Authors for Cultural Recipes
The history of African American cuisine is, in fact, the history of American food. Many of your favorite ingredients and dishes actually have African roots. One of the best ways to appreciate the culture and history of Black people is through its food and there are plenty of cookbooks out there paying homage to Black history.
The Reading Quilt – Alesia: The Life of a Girl in a Wheelchair
Published in 1981, Alesia, by Eloise Greenfield and Alesia Revis, details the struggles of a young African American girl who became physically disabled as the result of being hit by a car. Few fiction books include characters with disabilities and fewer include People of Color with disabilities.
The Reading Quilt: Family Values
Family is an integral part of African American culture, often celebrated in pop culture television shows and movies like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Blackish,” and “Soul Food”. These shows epitomize the strong African American mother who is eclipsed by the stronger African American grandmother, both flanked by supportive husbands, precocious children, and nosey aunts and uncles
5 Best African American Authors
This article honors the legacy of 5 African American authors who have made an indelible effect on the literary world.
Stories from 4 Antiguan and Barbudan Authors to Read on Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Antigua and Barbuda! On November 1st, 1981, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are honoring stories from 4 exceptional Antiguan and Barbudan writers.
The Reading Quilt: Annie John
A YA Lit book that offers the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua as the setting of teen angst and rebellion is the focus of this month’s Reading Quilt.
Breaking Generational Curses: Reflecting on Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s ‘Kintu’ for Uganda Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Uganda! This East African country gained independence on October 9th, 1962. Today we explore the riveting novel ‘Kintu’, by the exceptional Ugandan writer Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.
Legendary Writer Wole Soyinka Releases New Novel on the Eve of Nigeria’s 60th Independence
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! To celebrate, we are exploring the work of literary giant Wole Soyinka, and giving an inside scoop on his new novel, ‘Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth.’