11 Books By Black British Authors For Fans Of YA Literature.

Razor-sharp writing on race, class and identity from one of the most influential writers in the U.S., this modern classic is published in the UK for the first time.

There are many standouts: opening chapter 'Lockwood' follows the protagonist’s brief encounters with the Mexican son living next door while touching on racial hierarchies and the fleeting concept of home for immigrant communities.

The son of Afghan parents who has designed clothes for the likes of Lupita Nyong’o and Beyoncé pens a heart-wrenching memoir about his upbringing in post-industrial Birmingham. But when Violet becomes terminally ill and plans to die on her own terms via medically assisted death, Indigo spirals into desperation in her efforts to cope. In this touching debut, the Thailand-born, Toronto-raised author captures the day-to-day lives of immigrants and refugees in a nameless city with universal hopes, disappointments, love affairs, and a desire to belong. All Of The Best National Coffee Day Deals, This Law Is Trying to End Hair Discrimination, These Bills Are Supposed to Protect Native Women, Yep, Amy Coney Barrett Is Trump's SCOTUS Pick, Actionable Steps We Must Take After the Grand Jury, "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You" by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, "The Hate U Give" Collectors Edition by Angie Thomas, "You Should See Me In a Crown" by Leah Johnson, "Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America" Edited by Ibi Zoboi, "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi, "Opposite of Always" by Justin A. Reynolds.

Set in an ancient West African world, 16-year-old Deka lives in Otera, where a woman's worth is tied to her purity. Seven-year-old Nainoa Flores is saved from drowning by a group of sharks. Will Jack find something in time to be able to help Kate or will he have to live through their relationship all over again knowing how it ends? In New York City, follows the breakup of teenaged best friends Cleo and Layla, told in alternating timelines. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. Black girls, including gender non-conforming individuals, star in this collection of sixteen stories of fantasy, science fiction, and magic. The Clapback examines the origins of negative and harmful racial stereotypes towards the black community and proceeds to dispel tired tropes backed up by facts and interspersed with Lawal’s own witty style and personal narrative. YA Fiction by Black Authors by PPLTeen - a staff-created list : Young adult fiction of all genres by contemporary black authors. Seventeen participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Henri "Halti" Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. Struggling with postpartum psychosis, we see how Cho is separated from her young son and husband after being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward in New Jersey. Convinced that his brother was in trouble, Nathan looks into Al’s life and relationships. When daughters Chaurisse and Dana from each family meet and form a friendship, only one of them knows they’re sisters. Why do I sometimes see people from other libraries? But in her struggle to earn money and raise her son amidst violence, poverty and racial conflict, Lutie is soon trapped: she is a good-looking woman, with predators at every turn. As comical as it is bleak, Think Like A White Man is written in the persona of a distinguished Professor of Modern White People Studies, Boulé Whytelaw. 2020 is jam-packed with books spanning race, identity and belonging as well as love, motherhood and feminism and much more. The first instalment of this YA fantasy trilogy by the Sierra-Leone-American screenwriter and novelist has drawn comparisons to The Handmaid’s Tale – namely because it touches on themes including female trauma and the commodification of women. We may earn commission from the links on this page. What would otherwise be a challenging topic instead makes for humorous, accessible and enjoyable reading. What better seal of approval for a YA debut than one from the godfather of YA himself, Melvin Burgess? In this compelling – and timely – book, Mikki Kendall critiques today’s feminist movement, arguing that it has failed to address the needs of marginalised women. Tavia is already at odds with the world, forced to keep her siren identity under wraps in a society that wants to keep her kind under lock and key. Midway through her teenage years, Penny Hill’s fractious relationship with her mother leads her to be shipped off to live with her maternal grandmother in Picayune, Mississippi. On the day Torrey officially becomes a college freshman, he gets a call that might force him to drop out before he's even made it through orientation: t... On the day Torrey officially becomes a college freshman, he gets a call that might force him to drop out before he's even made it through orientation: the bee farm his beloved uncle Miles left him after his tragic death is being foreclosed on. In the Dream House follows a unique format: each chapter critically dissects Machado’s relationship. To get you started on those new year's resolutions to read more, we put together a list of books by Black authors we can't wait to read in 2020. In an attempt to cling to her sense of self, she reflects on her Korean American upbringing and abusive adult relationship while grappling with marriage, pregnancy and motherhood.

These incredible YA books written by Black authors are hard to pass up. Malorie Blackman called this one of her favourite books of 2019 and it’s not hard to see why. Raised in isolation, Tarisai yearns for the closeness she could have as one of the Crown Prince's Council of 11, but her mother, The Lady, has magically compelled Tarisai to kill the Crown Prince. For Indigo Phillips, life has always been about basking in the shadow of her identical twin, Violet--the perfectly dressed, gentle, popular sister. Reading has long been a big part of activism. In 1940s Harlem in a crumbling apartment, Lutie Johnson is determined to build a new life for herself and her eight-year-old son Bub. Brittany Morris brilliantly brings together the real and Kiera's online world together in a heart-thumping novel that you won't be able to put down. Michelle Obama on the Importance of Mentorship, You Can Get Paid to Help With the 2020 Election, Everything About "Peter Pan and Wendy" Live-Action, First Time Voter? 2020 YA/MG Books With POC Leads Young adult and middle grade novels featuring POC leads being released in 2020. If Abbey’s name sounds familiar, he was one of the contributors to SAFE, the landmark anthology of essays published in 2019 exploring the black British male experience. A riveting read from the 2019 winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction and critically acclaimed author of American Marriage. The on... For Indigo Phillips, life has always been about basking in the shadow of her identical twin, Violet--the perfectly dressed, gentle, popular sister. This rich short story collection exploring gender, identity, family and inheritance packs an emotional punch. Nic Stone brings to life Justyce McAllister's story in a powerful way through the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justyce starts to keep a journal as he goes deeper into Dr. King's words and it brings together the civil rights movement to current present day, showing how little has changed over the years. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas . The series proves that being Black in America is not a single experience. Chapter ‘Mani-Pedi’, where an ex-boxer turned nail salon worker falls for a pair of woman’s immaculate hands, is a particular stand-out. ‘Echo of the Moment’, follows a Chinese American girl in Paris who finds her entire life altered when she begins wearing a dead model’s clothes, is a particular highlight. Independent publisher Jacaranda made headlines when it launched campaign 'Twenty in 2020', an initiative making history where, for the first time, a UK publisher will publish 20 Black British writers in one year. Ilhan Omar is one of the most high-profile Muslim American women in recent history – after all, she’s the first Somali-American and one of the first two Muslim women to serve in the United States Congress. There’s also a helpful guide on continuing the work after 28 days. Who killed Korey Fields? State violence against women, transmisogyny, sex work, gendered Islamophobia and the fight for reproductive justice are just a few issues that the author and activist tackles in this book inspiring young people to become more engaged with feminism. 20 years later, Eldine’s murder is still not forgotten. 27 best books to take on read this summer, Amy Poehler's author photo for her new book is hilarious and wonderful, The trailer for Little Fires Everywhere is intense. It's an eye-opening debut that shows how complex identity can be, especially when you feel like you don't fit into the different boxes that society tries to pressure you into. By Alice Broster. Here are 15 excellent books by black authors to look forward to in 2020, with recommendations based on books from 2019 that you may have already read and loved. It helps to share the different theories and ideas that shape movements like Black Lives Matter and allows the conversation to continue long after the initial actions end. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. ️ BLM RESOURCES & HOW YOU CAN HELP: My new article: Meet Kayla Renée Wheeler: an Islamic Scholar by Amanisalahudeen @krw18 #BlackIslamSyllabus #BlackLivesMatter. Whether or not you have seen the movie adaptation, Angie Thomas' novel is a must-read, bringing to light police brutality in America. Set in contemporary India, this tale is about one man’s whirlwind weekend of self-destructive grief.

In 2172, when much of the world is unlivable, sisters Onyii and Ify dream of escaping war-torn Nigeria and finding a better future together but are, instead, torn apart. Slimani interviews different women over 18 chapters, looking at the clash between conservatism and liberal approaches and is interspersed with her own narrative and reflections on Moroccan society and culture. When we think of war, the role of women’s efforts are almost always ignored. Refreshingly, this debut about a British-Pakistani Muslim family living in Northern England isn’t about them being Muslim. Grassroots organisations like Sisters Uncut are one of many voices featured. The book also features an introduction from critically acclaimed British author Courttia Newland. With its unique and ambitious form – there are over 108 characters – this is a fresh addition to the literary landscape by the Indian-Welsh author. Our #1 recommendation for Black History Month is already a classic. June 16, 2020. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films everything and Emira is humiliated.

After noticing the lack of representation in the media of black mothers when she became pregnant, I Am Not Your Baby Mother deftly tackles white privilege, racial micro-aggressions, unconscious bias and the ethnic pay gap in her straight-talking style. 17-year-old Morgan is a black teen triumphantly figuring out her identity when her conservative town deems depression as a lack of faith, and blackness as something to be politely ignored. A must for anyone wondering how to be a better ally, readers are given tools on how to pull people up politely when they make offhand, throwaway stereotypical remarks.