These Are The 11 New Books From Black Women Authors That Everyone Should Add To Their TBR List

Black Women's History Month is here!

March (aka Women’s History Month) has ended, but obviously celebrating women should happen all the time — which is why we’re continuing the celebration in April, aka Black Women’s History Month! Here are some recent and upcoming releases by Black women writers:

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1. Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

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Published on June 22, 2021, Blackout combines the genius of six contemporary Black women writers. The love, warmth, and joy of six Black couples during a power outage in New York City takes center stage. It was announced in July 2021 that the book will be adapted into a film and a Netflix show.

2. The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

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As a New York Times Bestseller and one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2021, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is Ailey Pearl Garfield's coming-of-age story, intricately tying the present and the past of her family.

3. Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner

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Three Girls from Bronzeville is Dawn Tuner's memoir published on September 7, 2021. It recounts her life growing up in Chicago's Bronzeville with her sister and best friend and explores the factors as to why the three girls end up walking drastically different paths.

4. Wahala by Nikki May

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Published on January 11, 2022, Nikki May's Wahala is a domestic-fiction novel that explores the dynamics of an inseparable Anglo-Nigerian trio and a fourth newcomer, showcasing all the complexities of adult female friendships.

5. Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

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Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is not your traditional rom-com. Published on January 18, 2022, it highlights a British Nigerian woman's struggles and discoveries to find self-love and romantic love.

6. What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris

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What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age novel from the eyes of an 11-year-old Black girl as she grapples with the growing pains of loss and strained family relationships.

7. When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

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A fantastic romance that is nothing short of epic, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo's debut novel tells of two people in Trinidad and Tobago who are struggling to find their way in life, but find each other thanks to their connection with the dead.

8. Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

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Tara M. Stringfellow debuts with Memphis, a contemporary tale of three generations of a Southern Black family in all their pain and glory as they grapple with intergenerational trauma and healing. 

9. The Trayvon Generation by Elizabeth Alexander

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The Treyvon Generation is an expansion of Elizabeth Alexander's essay published in The New Yorker as an exploration of race, art, and culture. 

10. Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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Take My Hand is a historical fiction novel coming out on April 2022. Inspired by true events, this novel takes place in post-segregation Alabama as a Black nurse goes on an unforgettable quest about accountability and redemption.

11. And Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle

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Ebony LaDelle’s debut novel is coming on May 31, 2022! This young adult romance novel tells of a teenage radio host who has three dates to get a girl with no interest in romance to fall in love with him.

Go on and support one of your favorite Black women writers today! What new releases are you most looking forward to, and what are your favorite books by Black female authors? Share them below!

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