Lagos Noir (Nigeria)
West Africa enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of Nigeria’s best-known authors.
Here Lies a Father
Planet Claire: Suite for Cello and Sad-Eyed Lovers
Featured: Black Interest
The Gospel According to Cane
After her infant son is kidnapped, Beverley Cottrell’s marriage fails. Years later, could a mysterious, lurking young man be her long-lost son?
The Lunatic
The first-ever US publication of the Caribbean comic classic that is also a major motion picture.
Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL EVENT: Jeff Porter – Boswell Book Company
1/21/21, 8:00pm
Jeff Porter presents Planet Claire in conversation with Meghan Daum. This virtual event will be hosted by Boswell Book Company; visit Boswell’s website to learn more. PLEASE NOTE: All of our virtual events are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
VIRTUAL EVENT: Ricardo Cortés – Boogie Down Books
1/22/21, 8:00pm
Join Ricardo Cortés for a virtual Parents’ Night Out event featuring his books It’s Just a Plant and A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola. This event will be hosted by Boogie Down Books; visit their website to learn more and to RSVP. PLEASE NOTE: All of our virtual events are listed in Eastern Time […]
News & Features
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Available Now: Four LyricPop Picture Books That Will Make Your Kids Sing
LyricPop presents your favorite song lyrics by renowned songwriters as illustrated picture books, instilling a love of music and song among young readers. The series continues today with four new titles! Follow the links below to order now. And for a limited time, you can get all 8 books for just $50 by purchasing our bundled […]
- “Dominant Hand” by Susan Hammerman
- “Jackson’s Bad Choice” by Kristen Petry
- “Does the President Poop?” by Kristin Markovich and Laura Moore
- “El Cerrito” by Ron Riekki
Akashic Insider
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Quarantine Q&A: Alex Wheatle
Alex Wheatle talks to Johnny Temple about his role on Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” television series, and his young adult novels “Home Girl” and “Cane Warriors.”
- Quarantine Q&A: Lynell George
- Quarantine Q&A: Glen E. Friedman
- Bob Odenkirk Interviews Arthur Nersesian
- PSA: What NOT to Say to Black People