New and Anticipated Books to Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and we hope you’ll join us in marking the occasion by adding a few new books to your shelves. Here, we’ve collected a list of newly released and forthcoming books by some of our favorite Black creators—with helpful blurbs from our staff of booksellers! The recommendations below span all ages and interests, so whether you’re in the mood for a sweet picture book or a thoughtful collection of essays, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your TBR list.
“This gorgeous picture book is an ode to the Gulf Coast, to the natural world, to family. It's another hit from the Pumphrey brothers for every reader to treasure.”
“Activist and entrepreneur Meena Harris (Kamala’s niece!) teams up with Houston-based illustrator Marissa Valdez for an empowering picture book—based on her own family—that inspires young girls to reclaim phrases like ‘too ambitious’ or ‘too assertive.’”
“Within the first 10 pages, I was hooked. This is NOT TO BE MISSED. It's A Wrinkle in Time meets Men in Black with amazing characters, humor, and just the right amount of magic. What are you waiting for?”
“A page-turning blend of magic and history. This special story makes for a wholly original and powerful reading experience.”
“Half realistic fiction, half fantasy, all Black girl magic and set in Houston to boot. You can't go wrong!”
“Well-rounded and complex characters. I loved the explorations of self confidence, social awareness, and the importance of family.”
“It's Jasmine Guillory at her best—mixing delightful characters and relatable situations with her signature, candid look at the real world. I could not put it down.”
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“In this short story collection, Babalola retells a number of love stories from history and global mythology, updating them and centering them on the woman's point of view. Dip in and read one story at a time or read it all in one fell swoop—either way, it's a delight!”
“One of the most anticipated books of the year. Think The Devil Wears Prada meets Get Out, set in the New York publishing world.”
“Hanif Abdurraqib’s thoughtful essays never disappoint. These brilliantly blend memoir, pop culture, and social criticism, and will further cement the author as one of the best, most prominent critics writing today.”
“A highly-anticipated memoir from a favorite essayist / podcaster. This is a tender story of a childhood marked by the absence of an incarcerated father.”