A look at what Afrofuturism means, how the movement might be changing and must-read books in the genre, from Octavia E. Butler to N.K. Jemisin.

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

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 ...

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

The Granta Book of the African Short Story introduces a group of African writers described by its editor, Helon Habila, as 'the post-nationalist generation'. ... African literature--Short stories ...

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 ...

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