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Cinematic Black Historical Fiction in Ashton Lattimore’s All We Were Promised
As soon as I found out that All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore is a Black historical fiction novel, I went straight to my library account and requested a copy. Thankfully, it only took a week or so to arrive, and I am only too eager to get stuck into it and get immersed…
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Why You Should Read About the Experiences of the African Diaspora
I have always considered reading a tool for learning, empathising, and connecting. Moreover, reading is a powerful skill to possess, and one that we should all utilise where possible to better ourselves, those around us, and the world as a whole. As February is Black History Month in North America, I want to take this…
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Make Your Way Home by Carrie R. Moore – A Debut Short Story Collection to Devour
February is Black History Month in North America, so I want to take this time to read and share books by Black authors, spreading their stories and showcasing the brilliance of Black writers. All perspectives and voices are important, and Black voices deserve to be heard. Make Your Way Home came across my radar a…
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A Sinister Mystery in Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
This dark academia is probably the darkest of my selection here. Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a YA dark academia novel that not only delves into serious, heavy, and dark subjects, but criticises many sexist and elitist elements surrounding these topics, especially in an private academia institution. It is a hard-hitting read,…
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What is With White Women Committing Heinous Acts for Publishing Deals?
Over the last few months, I have seen too many stories and “dramas” regarding white women targeting women of colour to better the reception of their books or race-bait as a person of colour to “better their chances” of getting picked up for a publishing deal. Drama like this isn’t exclusive to white women, as…
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