10 BINGE-WORTHY BOOKS WRITTEN BY BLACK AUTHORS
The re-energized efforts of Black Lives Matter in 2020 shined a spotlight on many facets of Black culture. This movement gave many readers a fresh inspiration to discover the newest Black authors and explore the vast array of Black literary works, whose stories span both borders and generations, revealing a wide range of experiences.
Black History Month is celebrated in October to acknowledge the history, achievements, and contributions of the black community in the UK. You should always celebrate Black voices and not only on Black History Month. Literature is among the best ways to celebrate many of the community\'s most fascinating stories. Through the efforts of the Black authors, the world can better understand the challenges and successes of Black people living in UK.
In honour of black history month, we have listed some of the best stories written by our black authors for you. Let\'s take a look at the list.
Johnny's Famous Journey
Johnny\'s Famous Journey is a fiction book about Johnny, a man who wants nothing except to gain fame by all means. Johnny seeks revenge for the humiliation he suffered during the new Freedom Day celebration under the first-ever black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, in 1995. It\'s a story where a pleasant morning suddenly turns into the most horrible day. What will be the fate of Johnny? Read to find out.
Stories from the Heart
Do you like books that take you on a rollercoaster ride of intense emotions and feelings? Stories from the Heart is a collection of stories that depicts lust, friendship, reflection, love, family, adventure, romance, the forbidden, regret, humour, freedom, and procrastination. If you love books that ignite deep emotions in you, then this one should be on your TBR list!
All the Rage
All the Rage by Charmaine Bill is a book for young kids revolving around the playful interactions between a mother and a daughter. This book promises to bring a smile to the face with its quirky writing and imaginative storyline. Join Willow and her Mother on a \'hair-raising\' afternoon full of creativity and make-believe. Don\'t miss out on this amusing book. Buy here.
The first book in the Jungle Tales by Moonlight series is a collection of short stories inspired by the author\'s grandmother\'s tales from mid-70s West Africa. The stories portray the cultural heritage and customs of the Ibo people in a way for children to understand and enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Get the book now and bask in the glory of vintage village stories.
Shoes on the Bed is an inspiring, educational, and fun read for the little ones. When Sam returns home after an enjoyable zoo visit, he places his shoes on the bed against his mom’s advice. However, when something strange happens on a particular night, Sam discovers the reason for his mum\'s many warnings. Margaret Thomas\' book should be on your reading list.
Wild Rats by C. J. Wacha is a story of friendship, adversity and survival. It brings out painful issues of the effects of poverty, disease, war and migration on young children. In the world of crime and violence, how an abandoned kid gives meaning to life and substance to his existence? Read more to find out.
Sebago: Born in a Pig\'s Hut is a biographical account of an orphan who grew up in a remote village of New Guinea Highlands in Papua New Guinea. The book covers many aspects of the untold experiences of growing up in Papua New Guinea. The book covers his life, studying and working in New Zealand, where he came to appreciate the differences between the two cultures. Get ready to be mesmerized while reading this book! Buy here.
The Ugly Coat is about the village of Caura, a seemingly ideal place to live and have children. However, it\'s a place that haunts the people of Caura. There\'s a hidden fear in the hearts of parents, passed down from generations, that one day the devil would come to take from among their daughters his bride. Rachel, a beautiful and intelligent girl, becomes the object of desire for the devil. When everything goes wrong, it is up to Octavia to find a way to restore her daughter\'s voice and happiness. Do not miss out on this book. Buy here!
The Light by Selena Cobb-Flowers is a fantasy book that will blow your mind and ignite your imagination. The story follows the life of Kori Rollins, who is bestowed with a gift from her mother. Things turn interesting when Kori gets the task of flushing out the dark spirits and saving the souls vulnerable to their darkness. Kori then begins a journey through life and its twist of fate. Will Kori get successful in her venture? You will have to read to find out.
To sum it up, Black History month is monumental for everyone. It allows us to celebrate iconic leaders, recognize the best in black history, and talk about issues and differences. Black history month should get integrated into education systems every day so that every child knows the value and importance of equality and human rights. That\'s what we should all fight for.
With everything said, Happy Black History Month!
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