Black Authors

A modern YA reimagining of the iconic Jack Kirby characters that explores identity, trauma, and the sacrifices it takes to be a hero. "Fresh, Kinet...

Saving the school — one con at a time. (And in paperback!)"A political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian John...

“With a deft hand, Johnson shows us there's no such thing as 'too young' when it comes to questioning big ideas like manhood, or even family.” – ...

A Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winner * Four Starred Reviews * Over Ten Best-of-Year Lists"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows o...

This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history...

A Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor winner * Four Starred Reviews * Over Ten Best-of-Year Lists"Powerful.... Johnson writes about the long shadows o...

Notes From Black ReadsFifth-grader Anthony Joplin has one goal: to follow in the footsteps of the men in his family and win his local spades tou...

Notes From Black ReadsJust as they are starting sixth grade, twins Maureen and Francine begin to drift apart. While their rift is fueled by newf...