Books
January 15, 2020
New book shares early stories written by Zora Neale Hurston
NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after her death, the story of Zora Neale Hurston is still not fully told.…
January 14, 2020
Nnedi Okorafor’s ‘Binti’ Is Being Adapted Into An Africanfuturistic Hulu Series
Nnedi Okorafor’s Hugo Award-winning science fiction trilogy Binti will be adapted into a series from Hulu and Media Res. The…
January 7, 2020
Stacey Abrams book on voting rights to be published in June
NEW YORK (AP) — Stacey Abrams has a new book coming out this summer that will focus on her signature…
December 18, 2019
JARO Picks: The 2020 Book Releases By Authors Of Color We’re Most Thrilled For
As the last year of the decade comes to a close, we’re keeping our eyes out for books that will…
December 5, 2019
‘Genesis Begins Again’ Announced As Finalist For William C. Morris Literary Award
“Genesis Begins Again” by Alicia D. Williams has been announced as one of the five finalists competing for the William…
November 4, 2019
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Debut Novel ‘The Water Dancer’ Among Carnegie Medal Finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water Dancer,” is among the nominees for an Andrew Carnegie Medal…
October 22, 2019
JARO Podcast: Alicia D. Williams Discusses Powerful Debut Novel ‘Genesis Begins Again.’
In the latest episode of JARO’s Podcast, Tomeka M. Winborne had the pleasure of speaking with debut novelist and 2019 Kirkus…
October 8, 2019
Marlon James, Laili Lalami Are National Book Award Nominees
NEW YORK (AP) — Marlon James fantasy novel “Black Leopard, Red Wolf,” Laila Lalami’s immigrant tale “The Other Americans” and…
October 7, 2019
‘The Measure Of Our Lives: A Gathering Of Wisdom’ Will Be Filled With Toni Morrison Quotes
NEW YORK (AP) — A book of Toni Morrison quotations is coming out in December. “The Measure of Our Lives:…
September 23, 2019
Oprah Winfrey Picks Ta-Nehisi Coates’ First Novel For Her Book Club
NEW YORK (AP) — Ta-Nehisi Coates’ first novel, “The Water Dancer,” has been a long and eventful journey. Begun a…