Explore AALBC’s curated lists of bestselling books, new releases, audiobooks, acclaimed books, and notable books by Black authors and writers.
Explore profiles of Black authors and writers from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and across the African diaspora.
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Read in-depth AALBC reviews of books by Black authors, along with literary criticism, film reviews, and analysis that goes beyond the publisher’s blurb.
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We feature new videos of Hip-Hop’s pioneer Grandmaster Flash; Haki Madhubuti, founder of Third World Press; and juvenile rights activist Dr. Monique Couvson.
Join us for a lively community discussion about our latest selection, Arsenio: A Memoir by Arsenio Hall.
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Since 1998, AALBC has profiled more than 9,300 authors, curated more than 21,000 books, and published more than 1,800 reviews while serving readers interested in African American and global Black literature.
AALBC is an active participant in the publishing industry and Black literary community through leadership roles and memberships in organizations supporting authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers.
