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.”
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Quarantine Q&A: Lynell George
Award-winning journalist LYNELL GEORGE talks to Johnny Temple about her new book on OCTAVIA BUTLER.
Quarantine Q&A: Glen E. Friedman
Photographer Glen E. Friedman talks to Johnny Temple about keeping his eyes fresh, and the new editions of his Fugazi and DogTown photo books.
Akashic Noir Series featured in CHESTNUT HILL LOCAL
Praise for the Akashic Noir Series in Hugh Gilmore’s column in the Chestnut Hill Local!
Ron Kovic on Bruce Springsteen in TIME Magazine
The June 24, 2019 issue of TIME includes a feature on Bruce Springsteen related to his latest album, and includes commentary from our author, veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic.
C.J. Farley on AROUND HARVARD SQUARE and Operation Varsity Blues
In the immediate wake of the breaking news about the widespread college admissions scandal, aka Operation Varsity Blues, Akashic Books/Black Sheep author C.J. Farley appeared on New York’s local Fox 5 News to discuss the parallels between Operation Varsity Blues and Farley’s new young adult novel Around Harvard Square. Reporter Mike Sacks noted: “In his […]
TIGERBELLE featured for Black History Month
Author and Olympian Wyomia Tyus featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution!
Bernice L. McFadden is Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year
Congratulations to Akashic author Bernice L. McFadden, who has been named the Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year in honor of her novel The Book of Harlan!