The African American Literature Section

In this episode, we're chatting about the small section of the bookstore that used to have the African American Literature, the importance of these books in the canon, and some of the authors that paved the way. When you say you support Black writing, is it Oochie Wally or One Mic? Listen and make sure you like, rate and subscribe if you support our podcast. 

This week in publishing: 

The LA Times Festival of Books - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-21/photos-los-angeles-times-festival-of-books 

An interesting collaboration between Airwave Podcast and Ben Bella Books. Airwave podcast is getting their own imprint for their hosts and personalities in Airwave Books. 

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4641 

More publishers sign on to the suit to stop Iowa from their Book Banning Law which affects LGBTQIA+ books. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/94824-five-publishers-join-lawsuit-to-stop-iowa-book-banning-bill.html 

“We as publishers are uniting in our unwavering commitment to stand with educators, librarians, students, authors, and readers against the unconstitutional censorship measures being imposed by the state of Iowa," the publishers said in a joint statement. "Now, more than ever, we must stand firmly with our authors and readers to defend the fundamental right to read and the freedom of expression.”

 

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