This is a list of books published by Amistad Press, an imprint of

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acquired in late October 1999. It is the oldest imprint devoted to the

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market, and takes its name from a slave ship on which a revolt occurred in 1839. Charles F. Harris (1934–2015)"Media Makers: Charles F. Harris" (interview date: 6/8/2005, 7/28/2005 and 8/2/2005)
The History Makers. started in the 1970s the quarterly anthology of black writing ''Amistad'' at

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, where he worked as a senior editor from 1967, and it "went through a number of collaborative publishing ventures with large publishers" before being launched in 1986 as the independent imprint Amistad Press Inc. Harris joined HarperCollins as vice president of the imprint at the time of the 1999 merger, and remained as editorial director until 2003. The current editorial director is Tracy Sherrod, who joined the Amistad imprint in 2013. Publishing about 10 titles a year, Amistad does not aim for commercial fiction success; it leans toward narrative nonfiction. , approximately 154 Amistad Press books are listed by the publisher as in print.Amistad imprint books search at publisher
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*''32 Candles: A Novel'', Ernessa T. Carter (2011)

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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man ''Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment'' is a 2009 self help book by Steve Harvey which describes for women Harvey's concept of how men really think of love, relationships, ...

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Steve Harvey Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Also aired August 16, 2015. (born January 17, 1957) is an American television host, producer, actor, and comedian. He hosts ''The Steve Harvey Morning Show'', ''Family Feud'', '' Celebrity Family Feud,'' the Miss U ...

(2009) *''Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches'', Steve Harvey (2014) *''African Beginnings'',

James Haskins James Haskins (September 19, 1941 – July 6, 2005) was an American author with more than 100 books for both adults and children. Many of his books highlight the achievements of African Americans and cover the history and culture of Africa and ...

and Kathleen Benson (1998) *''After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye'', Jan Gaye (2015) *''The Air Between Us: A Novel'', Deborah Johnson (2009) *''Alek: My Life from Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel'',

Alek Wek Alek Wek (born 16 April 1977) is a South Sudanese South Sudan is home to around 60 indigenous ethnic groups and 80 linguistic partitions among a population of around million. Historically, most ethnic groups were lacking in formal Wester ...

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All Aunt Hagar's Children ''All Aunt Hagar's Children'' (2006) is a collection of short stories by African-American author Edward P. Jones; it was his first book after winning the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for ''The Known World''. The collection of 14 stories centers on African ...

: Stories'',

Edward P. Jones Edward Paul Jones (born October 5, 1950) is an American novelist and short story writer. His 2003 novel '' The Known World'' received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the International Dublin Literary Award. Biography Edward Paul Jones was born ...

(2006) *''All the Right Stuff'',

Walter Dean Myers Walter Dean Myers (born Walter Milton Myers; August 12, 1937 – July 1, 2014) was an American writer of children's books best known for young adult literature. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, but was raised in Harlem. A tough childho ...

(2012) *''American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama'', Rachel L. Swarns (2013) *'' Another Brooklyn'',

Jacqueline Woodson Jacqueline Woodson (born February 12, 1963) is an American writer of books for children and adolescents. She is best known for '' Miracle's Boys'', and her Newbery Honor-winning titles ''Brown Girl Dreaming'', ''After Tupac and D Foster'', ''Fea ...

(2016) *''At Home with Muhammad Ali'', Hana Ali (2019) *''Autobiography of My Dead Brother'', Walter Dean Myers (2005)

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*''Bad Boy: A Memoir'', Walter Dean Myers (2001) *''Balm: A Novel'', Dolen Perkins-Valdez (2015) *'' Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"'',

Zora Neale Hurston Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891 – January 28, 1960) was an American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker. She portrayed racial struggles in the early-1900s American South and published research on Hoodoo (spirituality), hoodoo. The most ...

(2018) *''Beauty and the Beast'', H. Chuku Lee (2014) *''Bebop Express'', H. L. Panahi (2005) *''Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley'', Christopher Farley (2007) *''Better Than Good Hair: The Curly Girl Guide to Healthy, Gorgeous Natural Hair!'', Nikki Walton and Ernessa T. Carter (2013) *''Between Father and Son: An African-American Fable'', Eric V. Copage (2005) *''Big Jabe'', Jerdine Nolen (2003) *''Biscuit Wants to Play Spinner Rack'', Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2001) *''Black Detroit: A People's History of Self-Determination'',

Herb Boyd Herb Boyd (born November 1, 1938) is an American journalist, teacher, author, and activist. His articles appear regularly in the ''New York Amsterdam News''. He teaches black studies at the City College of New York and the College of New Rochel ...

(2017) *''Black is Brown is Tan'', Arnold Adoff (2002) *''Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans'', Eric V. Copage (2005) *''Black Pearls for Parents: Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-American Parents'', Eric V. Copage (2005) *''The Blacker the Berry'', Joyce Carol Thomas (2008) *''The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City'',

Luther Campbell Luther Roderick Campbell (born December 22, 1960), also known as Luke Skyywalker, Uncle Luke and simply Luke, is an American rapper, promoter, record executive, actor, and former leader of the rap group 2 Live Crew. He also starred in a short- ...

and Tanner Colby (2015) *''Bound for Canaan: The Epic Story of the Underground Railroad, America's First Civil Rights Movement'',

Fergus Bordewich Fergus M. Bordewich (born November 1, 1947) is an American writer, popular historian, and editor living in San Francisco. He is the author of eight nonfiction books, including a memoir, and an illustrated children's book. Biography Bordewich w ...

(2006) *''Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation'',

Andrea Davis Pinkney Andrea Davis Pinkney (born 1963) is the author of numerous books for children and young adults, including picture books, novels, works of historical fiction and nonfiction who writes about African-American culture. In addition to her work as an ...

(2008) *''Brick by Brick'', Charles R. Smith, Jr. (2012) *''Bronzeville Boys and Girls'',

Gwendolyn Brooks Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (June 7, 1917 – December 3, 2000) was an American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetr ...

(2006) *''Brothers & Sisters: Family Poems'',

Eloise Greenfield Eloise Greenfield (May 17, 1929 – August 5, 2021) was an American children's book and biography author and poet famous for her descriptive, rhythmic style and positive portrayal of the African-American experience. After college, Greenfield bega ...

(2008) *''Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America'', James Haskins and Kathleen Benson (2001) *''Burn My Heart'',

Beverley Naidoo Beverley Naidoo is a South African author of children's books who lives in the UK. Her first three novels featured life in South Africa where she lived until her twenties. She has also written a biography of the trade unionist Neil Aggett. ''The ...

(2008) *''By Love Possessed: Stories'',

Lorna Goodison Lorna Gaye Goodison CD (born 1 August 1947)Debo ...

(2012)

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*''Career GPS: Strategies for Women Navigating the New Corporate Landscape'',

Linda Villarosa Linda Villarosa (born January 9, 1959) is an American author and journalist who is a former executive editor of ''Essence'' magazine. She has worked on health coverage for ''Science Times''. She is also author of several books, and her first novel ...

(2011) *''Chasing Space'',

Leland Melvin Leland may refer to: Places United States * Leland, Illinois, a village * Leland, Iowa, a city * Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place * Leland, Mississippi, a city * Leland, North Carolina, a town * Leland, O ...

(2017) *''Coach Carter'', Jasmine Jones (2004) *''Come to Win: Business Leaders, Artists, Doctors, and Other Visionaries on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession'',

Venus Williams Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player. A former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open. She is ...

and Kelly E. Carter (2011) *''Confessions of a Video Vixen'', Karrine Steffans (2006) *''Conversations with God: Two Centuries of Prayers by African Americans'', James M. Washington (2014) *''Coretta Scott'',

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(2009) *''Crystal'', Walter Dean Myers (2002) *''A Cupboard Full of Coats: A Novel'',

Yvvette Edwards Yvvette Edwards FRSL is a British novelist born in London, England, of Caribbean heritage. Her first novel, ''A Cupboard Full of Coats'', was published in 2011 to much acclaim and prize nominations that included the Man Booker Prize longlist an ...

(2012)

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*''Danitra Brown, Class Clown'',

Nikki Grimes Nikki Grimes (born October 20, 1950) is an American author of books written for children and young adults, as well as a poet and journalist. Background and career Grimes was born in Harlem, New York. In a conversation with a Reading Is Fundament ...

(2005) *''Danitra Brown Leaves Town'', Nikki Grimes (2001) *''Darius & Twig'', Walter Dean Myers (2013) *''Dark Girls'',

Bill Duke William Henry Duke Jr. (born February 26, 1943) is an American actor and film director. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke works primarily in the action and crime drama genres often as a character related to law enforcement. Frequently ...

and Shelia P. Moses (2014) *''Daughters of Men'', Rachel Vassel (2011) *''Deconstructing Sammy: Music, Money, Madness, and the Mob'', Matt Birkbeck (2008) *''Dr. Susan Taylor's Rx for Brown Skin: Your Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair, and Nails'', Susan C. Taylor (2008) *''Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies'',

Dick Gregory Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights leader, business owner and entrepreneur, and vegetarian activist. His writings were best sellers. Gregory became popular among the Afric ...

(2017) *''Donavan's Double Trouble'', Monalisa DeGross (2007) *''Donavan's Word Jar'', Monalisa DeGross (1998) *''Don't Ever Wonder: A Novel'',

Darren Coleman Darren Coleman (born 1973) is an Australian professional rugby union coach. He is currently head coach of the New South Wales Waratahs. Family and early life Coleman grew up in Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, where he play ...

(2005) *''Don't Know Much About Martin Luther King Jr.'', Kenneth C. Davis (2005) *''Doo-Wop Pop'', Roni Schotter (2008) *''Dope Sick'', Walter Dean Myers (2009) *''The Dream Bearer'', Walter Dean Myers (2003)

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*''Embracing the Love God Wants You to Have: A Life of Peace, Joy, and Victory'', Taffi Dollar (2014) *''Endangered: A Novel'', Jean Love Cush (2014) *''Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues'',

Elijah Wald Elijah Wald (born 1959) is an American folk blues guitarist and music historian. He is a 2002 Grammy Award winner for his liner notes to ''The Arhoolie Records 40th Anniversary Box: The Journey of Chris Strachwitz''. Life Wald was born in 1959 ...

(2014) *''Every Time a Rainbow Dies'',

Rita Williams-Garcia Rita Williams-Garcia (born 1957) is an American writer of novels for children and young adults . In 2010, her young adult novel ''Jumped'' was a National Book Award finalist for Young People's Literature. She won the 2011 Newbery Honor Award, C ...

(2001) *''Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press'',

James McGrath Morris James McGrath Morris (born 1954) is an American biographer. Biography Morris was raised in Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium; and Washington, DC. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree at American University and a master's degree at George Was ...

(2015)

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*''Fake ID'', Lamar Giles (2014) *''Fat Albert: Gonna Have a Good Time!'', Acton Figueroa (2004) *''Fat Albert: Hey, Hey, Hey!'', Acton Figueroa (2004) *''Fat Albert: The Movie Novel'', Mike Milligan (2004) *''Finding Samuel Lowe: China, Jamaica, Harlem'', Paula Williams Madison (2015) *''Flower Girl Butterflies'', Beth Fitzgerald Howard (2004) *''Forty Minutes of Hell: The Extraordinary Life of Nolan Richardson'', Rus Bradburd (2011) *''Freedom's a-Callin Me'', Ntozake Shange (2012) *''The Friendly Four'', Eloise Greenfield (2006) *''From Harvey River: A Memoir of My Mother and Her Island'',

Lorna Goodison Lorna Gaye Goodison CD (born 1 August 1947)Debo ...

(2009)

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*''God Bless the Child'', Billie Holiday, Jr. and Arthur Herzog, Jr. (2003) *''God, Can You Hear Me?'',

Justine Simmons ''Run's House'' is an American reality television series that debuted on October 13, 2005. The series chronicles the family life of former Run–D.M.C. rapper and hip-hop music pioneer Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run. Background The seri ...

, Robert Papp and

Rev Run Joseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ and television personality. Simmons is one of the founding members of the influential hip hop group Ru ...

(2007) *''God Loves Haiti: A Novel'', Dimitry Elias Léger (2015) *''Gone Crazy in Alabama'', Rita Williams-Garcia (2015) *''The Gospel Cinderella'', Joyce Carol Thomas (2004) *''The Great Migration: Journey to the North'', Eloise Greenfield (2010) *''Guardian'',

Julius Lester Julius Bernard Lester (January 27, 1939 – January 18, 2018) was an American writer of books for children and adults and an academic who taught for 32 years (1971–2003) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Lester was also a civil right ...

(2008)

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*''Handbook for Boys: A Novel'', Walter Dean Myers (2002) *''The Harlem Hellfighters: When Pride Met Courage'', Walter Dean Myers and

Bill Miles William Miles (April 18, 1931 - May 12, 2013) was an American filmmaker. Born in Harlem, New York, he used his deep knowledge and experience of that iconic neighborhood to produce films that tell unique and often inspiring stories of Harlem's h ...

(2005) *''Harlem Renaissance Party'',

Faith Ringgold Faith Ringgold (born October 8, 1930 in Harlem, New York City) is an American painter, writer, mixed media sculptor, and performance artist, best known for her narrative quilts. Early life Faith Ringgold was born the youngest of three children ...

(2015) *''Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad'',

Ann Petry Ann Petry (October 12, 1908 – April 28, 1997) was an American writer of novels, short stories, children's books and journalism. Her 1946 debut novel ''The Street'' became the first novel by an African-American woman to sell more than a milli ...

(1995) *''Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood'', Jill Watts (2007) *''He Said, She Said'',

Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander (born August 21, 1968) is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction. His verse novel ''The Crossover'' won the 2015 Newbery Medal and was selected as an Honor book for the Coretta Scott King Award. Personal life and educ ...

(2013) *''Hold the Flag High'',

Catherine Clinton Catherine Clinton is the Denman Professor of American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She specializes in American History, with an emphasis on the history of the South, the American Civil War, American women, and African Americ ...

(2005) *''Honey, I Love'', Eloise Greenfield (2002) *''Honoring Sergeant Carter: A Family's Journey to Uncover the Truth About an American Hero'', Allene Carter and

Robert L. Allen Robert Lee Allen (born May 29, 1942) is an American activist, writer, and Adjunct Professor of African-American Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Allen received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Calif ...

(2004) *''A House Is Not a Home: A B-Boy Blues Novel'', James Earl Hardy (2006) *''How They Got Over: African Americans and the Call of the Sea'', Eloise Greenfield (2002) *''Hush, Little Baby'', Brian Pinkney (2006)

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*''I Am Number Four'',

Pittacus Lore ''Lorien Legacies'' is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by James Frey, Jobie Hughes, and formerly, Greg Boose, under the collective pseudonym Pittacus Lore. Lorien Legacies ''I am Number Four'' The first book of The L ...

(2011) *''I Can Make a Difference: A Treasury to Inspire Our Children'',

Marian Wright Edelman Marian Wright Edelman (born June 6, 1939) is an American activist for civil rights and children's rights. She is the founder and president emerita of the Children's Defense Fund. She influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Hillary ...

(2005) *''Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told'', Walter Dean Myers (2008) *''I'll Find a Way or Make One: A Tribute to Historically Black Colleges and Universities'', Dwayne Ashley,

Juan Williams Juan Antonio Williams (born April 10, 1954) is a Panamanian-born American journalist and political analyst for Fox News Channel. He writes for several newspapers, including ''The Washington Post'', ''The New York Times'', and ''The Wall Street ...

, and Adrienne Ingrum (2007) *''I'm Every Woman: Remixed Stories of Marriage, Motherhood, and Work'', Lonnae O'Neal Parker (2006) *''In the Land of Milk and Honey'', Joyce Carol Thomas (2012) *''In the Land of Words: New and Selected Poems'', Eloise Greenfield (2003) *''In My Momma's Kitchen'', Jerdine Nolen (1999) *''In the Spirit'',

Susan L. Taylor Susan L. Taylor (born January 23, 1946) is an American editor, writer, and journalist. She served as editor-in-chief of ''Essence'' from 1981 through 2000. In 1994, ''American Libraries'' referred to Taylor as "the most influential black woman i ...

(1994) *''It Ain't All for Nothin, Walter Dean Myers (2003) *''I've Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'', Walter Dean Myers (2003)

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*''Jumped'', Rita Williams-Garcia (2009) *''Just As I Am'',

Cicely Tyson Cicely Louise Tyson (December 19, 1924January 28, 2021) was an American actress. In a career which spanned more than seven decades in film, television and theatre, she became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson recei ...

(2021) *''Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World'', Mildred Pitts Walter (2010)

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*''Keep Your Head to the Sky: My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire'',

Maurice White Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known as the founder, leader, main songwriter, and producer of the band Earth, Wind & Fire, and served as the ...

and Herb Powell (2015) *''The Known World'',

(2003)

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*''Langston Hughes: American Poet'',

Alice Walker Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker (born February 9, 1944) is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was aw ...

(1974) *''Let the Lion Eat Straw'', Ellease Southerland (2005) *''Let's Get It On: A Novel'',

Jill Nelson Jill Nelson (born June 14, 1952) is a prominent African-American journalist and novelist. She has written several books, including the autobiographical ''Volunteer Slavery: My Authentic Negro Experience'', which won an American Book Award. She wa ...

(2010) *''Let's Talk About Race'', Julius Lester (2005) *''Lift Every Voice and Sing'',

James Weldon Johnson James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871June 26, 1938) was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. Johnson was a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peop ...

(2007) *''Little Divas'', Philana Marie Boles (2005) *''The Little Mouse ABC'',

Katharine Holabird Katharine Holabird (born January 23, 1948) is an American writer, best known as the author of the ''Angelina Ballerina'' series, illustrated by Helen Craig, and the ''Twinkle'' series, illustrated by Sharon Williams. Early life and education B ...

(1983) *''Lockdown'', Walter Dean Myers (2010) *''Lone Bean'', Chudney Ross (2012) *''Lost in the City: Stories'', Edward P. Jones (2012) *''A Love Noire: A Novel'',

Erica Simone Turnipseed Erica Simone Turnipseed (born June 12, 1971) is an African American novelist. Education Turnipseed earned her B.A. and M.A degrees in anthropology from Yale University and Columbia University respectively. Career Her debut novel ''A Love Noi ...

(2004) *''Love the One You're With: A B-Boy Blues Novel'', James Earl Hardy (2003)

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*''Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens'', Nina Nolan (2015) *''Malcolm X: A Fire Burning Brightly'', Walter Dean Myers (2003) *''A Man for All Seasons: The Life of George Washington Carver'', Stephen Krensky (2008) *''Marshalling Justice: The Early Civil Rights Letters of Thurgood Marshall'', Michael G. Long (2011) *''Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey'',

Peter Guralnick Peter Guralnick (born December 15, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic, author, and screenwriter. He specializes in the history of early rock and roll and has written on Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips, and Sam Cooke. Caree ...

, Robert Santelli, and Holly George-Warren (2004) *''McGuffey's Eclectic Primer'',

William Holmes McGuffey William Holmes McGuffey (September 23, 1800 – May 4, 1873) was a college professor and president who is best known for writing the '' McGuffey Readers'', the first widely used series of elementary school-level textbooks. More than 120 million c ...

(1979) *''Me & Neesie'', Eloise Greenfield (2004) *''Memories of Sun: Stories of Africa and America'', Jane Kurtz (2003) *''Miss Jessie's: Creating a Successful Business from Scratch---Naturally'', Miko Branch (2015) *''Mr. and Mrs. Prince: How an Extraordinary Eighteenth-Century Family Moved Out of Slavery and into Legend'', Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina (2009) *''

Monster A monster is a type of fictional creature found in horror, fantasy, science fiction, folklore, mythology and religion. Monsters are very often depicted as dangerous and aggressive with a strange, grotesque appearance that causes terror and fe ...

'', Walter Dean Myers (1999) *''Monster's Chef: A Novel'',

Jervey Tervalon Jervey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Caroline Howard Jervey (1823–1877), American author, poet * Huger Jervey (1878–1949), American lawyer and law professor * Patty Jervey (born 1964), American rugby union player *Tra ...

(2014) *''More: A Novel'', Austin Clarke (2009) *''The Mother of Black Hollywood'',

Jenifer Lewis Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films ''Beaches'' (1988) and ''Sister Act'' (1992). Le ...

(2017) *''Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters'',

John Steptoe John Steptoe (September 14, 1950 – August 28, 1989) was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience. He is best known for ''Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters'', which was acknowledged ...

(1987) *''Music from Our Lord's Holy Heaven'', Brian Pinkney (2005) *''My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'', Martin Luther King, III (2013)

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*''The Neighborhood Mother Goose'', Nina Crews (2004) *''A Nest Full of Stars'', James Berry (2004) *''

New Daughters of Africa ''Daughters of Africa: An International Anthology of Words and Writings by Women of African Descent from the Ancient Egyptian to the Present'' is a compilation of orature and literature by more than 200 women from Africa and the African diaspora, ...

: An International Anthology of Writing by Women of African Descent'', ed.

Margaret Busby Margaret Yvonne Busby, , Hon. FRSL (born 1944), also known as Nana Akua Ackon, is a Ghanaian-born publisher, editor, writer and broadcaster, resident in the UK. She was Britain's youngest and first black female book publisherJazzmine Breary"Let' ...

(2019) *''No Laughter Here'', Rita Williams-Garcia (2003) *''Not Guilty'',

Jabari Asim Jabari Asim (born August 11, 1962) is an author, poet, playwright, and professor of writing, literature and publishing at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the former editor-in-chief of ''The Crisis'' magazine, a journal of politi ...

(2013) *''Now Is Your Time! The African-American Struggle for Freedom'', Walter Dean Myers (1992)

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*''O Holy Night: Christmas with the Boys Choir of Harlem'',

(2004) *''Obama: From Promise to Power'',

David Mendell David Mendell is an American journalist who wrote for the ''Chicago Tribune'' until the summer of 2008. Mendell was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lives in Oak Park, Illinois. During his time with the ''Tribune'', Mendell covered the Columbine Hi ...

(2007) *''Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs'', Deborah Willis and

Kevin Merida Kevin Merida (born January 17, 1957) is an American journalist, author and newspaper editor. He currently serves as executive editor at the Los Angeles Times, where he oversees and coordinates all news gathering operations, including city and nat ...

(2008) *''Obama: A Promise of Change'', David Mendell (2008) *''

One Crazy Summer ''One Crazy Summer'' is a 1986 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve Holland, and starring John Cusack, Demi Moore, Bobcat Goldthwait, Curtis Armstrong and Joel Murray. The original film score was composed by Cory Le ...

'', Rita Williams-Garcia (2010) *''The Other Side of Truth'',

(2012)

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*''P.S. Be Eleven'', Rita Williams-Garcia (2013) *''Passport Diaries: A Novel'', Tamara Gregory (2006) *''Pictures for Miss Josie'', Sandra Belton (2003) *''Pitching in for Eubie'', Jerdine Nolen (2007) *''The Polished Hoe: A Novel'', Austin Clarke (2004) *''Pound for Pound: A Biography of Sugar Ray Robinson'',

and Ray Robinson, Jr. (2006) *''A Pride of African Tales'', Donna Washington (2003) *''The Pursuit of Happyness'',

Chris Gardner Christopher Paul Gardner (born February 9, 1954) is an American businessman and motivational speaker. During the early 1980s, Gardner struggled with homelessness while raising a toddler son. He became a stockbroker and eventually founded his ow ...

(2006)

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* '' Ray & the Best Family Reunion Ever'', Mildred Pitts Walter (2002) * '' Redbone: The Millionaire and the Gold Digger'', Ron Stodghill (2008)

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*''Satch & Me'',

Dan Gutman Dan Gutman (born October 19, 1955) is an American writer, primarily of children's fiction. His works include the '' Baseball Card Adventures'' children's book series that began with '' Honus & Me'', and the '' My Weird School'' series. Early li ...

(2006) *''Scorpions'', Walter Dean Myers (1988) *''Shifting Through Neutral'', Bridgett M. Davis (2005) *''Shooter'', Walter Dean Myers (2004) *''Should America Pay? Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations'', Raymond Winbush PhD (2003) *''Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga'', Pamela Newkirk (2015) *''Spinning the Globe: The Rise, Fall, and Return to Greatness of the Harlem Globetrotters'', Ben Green (2006) *''Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be'',

and Mim E. Rivas (2009) *''Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man'', Steve Harvey (2010) *''Street Love'', Walter Dean Myers (2006) *''Suitcase'', Mildred Pitts Walter (2006) *''

Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush ''Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush'' is a 1982 children's novel by Virginia Hamilton. The novel deals with the paranormal, poverty, single motherhood, childhood illness, and child abuse. The novel, like many of Hamilton's works, is set in Ohio. B ...

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Virginia Hamilton Virginia Esther Hamilton (March 12, 1936 – February 19, 2002) was an American children's books author. She wrote 41 books, including '' M. C. Higgins, the Great'' (1974), for which she won the U.S. National Book Award in category Children's Bo ...

(1983)

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*''A Teacher's Guide to American Tapestry: Common-Core Aligned Teacher Materials and a Sample Chapter'', Rachel L. Swarns and Amy Jurskis (2014) *''This Is the Dream'', Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander (2005) *''This Voice in My Heart: A Runner's Memoir of Genocide, Faith, and Forgiveness'', Gilbert Tuhabonye and Gary Brozek (2007)

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*''Unburnable'',

Marie-Elena John Marie-Elena John is a Caribbean writer whose novel, ''Unburnable'', was published in 2006. She is an Africanist, development and women’s rights specialist, currently serving as the Senior Racial Justice Lead at UN Women. Biography John was bor ...

(2007) *''Unruly: The Highs and Lows of Becoming a Man'',

Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with ''Venni Vetti Vecci'' and its lead single "Holla Holla". Durin ...

(2014)

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*''The Vow: A Novel'',

Denene Millner Denene Millner (born October 21, 1968) is an American author, editor, television and podcast host, and journalist. She has authored more than 30 books, including six New York Times best sellers. She is the creator and director of Denene Millner ...

, Angela Burt-Murray, and Mitzi Miller (2006)

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*''Walter Dean Myers'', Walter Dean Myers (2003) *''The Warrior Method: A Parents' Guide to Rearing Healthy Black Boys'', Raymond A. Winbush (2001) *''Washington: How Slaves, Idealists, and Scoundrels Created the Nation's Capital'',

(2008) *''We Troubled the Waters'', Ntozake Shange (2009) *''We Were There: Voices of African American Veterans, from World War II to the War in Iraq'', Yvonne Latty and Ron Tarver (2005) *''Web of Lies'',

(2006) *''Wench: A Novel'', Dolen Perkins-Valdez (2010) *''When Grandmama Sings'', Margaree King Mitchell (2012) *''When Harriet Met Sojourner'',

(2007) *''The White Masai: My Exotic Tale of Love and Adventure'',

Corinne Hofmann Corinne Hofmann (born June 4, 1960) is a German born author living in Switzerland, most famous for her multi-million selling memoir ''Die weisse Massai'' (The White Masai).Hofmann, Corine''The White Masai'' HarperCollins, 2005Hawker, Philippa (2 ...

(2007) *''Winning the Money Game: Lessons Learned from the Financial Fouls of Pro Athletes'',

Adonal Foyle Adonal David Foyle (born March 9, 1975) is a Vincentian-American former professional basketball center. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the eighth overall selection of the 1997 NBA draft. Foyle played ten seasons with the Warri ...

(2015) *''Words of Wisdom: Daily Affirmations of Faith'', Rev Run (2006) *''Words with Wings: A Treasury of African-American Poetry and Art'', Belinda Rochelle (2000)

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*''Your Brain Is a Muscle Too: How Student Athletes Succeed in College and in Life'', Andre Hayes and Vince Fudzie (2013)

References

External links

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