As mystery fiction expert Penzler notes in his concise overview of African-American crime writing at the start of this welcome anthology, despite the central element linking the 15 short stories ...

From literary icons to fresh, buzzworthy talent, here are 25 great books by African American authors you should add to your reading list today.

It was the stories told by two men and two women that captured my imagination. In 1827, Robert Roberts became one of the first African-American authors with The House Servant's Directory , which ...

A journalist and poet, Michel Séligny was considered “the most productive” Creole short story writer during the 19th Century.

African writers residing in Africa or elsewhere can submit entries for an award. The Caine Prize for African Writing, a short story award competition, is accepting submissions. The prize encourages ...

He was an African American short-story writer, poet, novelist and jazz critic. He spent three years in the Army in World War II and three months of 1955 at Yaddo, the writers' colony in Saratoga ...

If you want an opportunity to learn more about African-American culture, the African-American read-in is a chance to do that. It's a gathering to read and discuss books centered on Black authors ...

At the Austin African American Book Festival, tables are lined up with vendors and authors looking to sell their novels. With ...

Then Saturday in Fair Park, 44 authors will be at tables talking to people. Confirmed authors include violinist-and-writer Rosalyn Story and children's book author Nancy Churnin.In the afternoon ...

S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival is Nov 15-17 2024 in ... Story by BHERC Press • 3mo *The Black Hollywood Education and ... producer, and writer, Deborah Pratt; film key art ...