Black Author Books

A legendary gospel singer ponders how we can impart wisdom and faith to the next generation! Sharing stories and lessons from her life and career, Winans explores growing up in a musical family, the miracle of motherhood, starting a church with her husband, planting faith through Scripture, pushing through obstacles, and more. 240 pages, hardcover from K-LOVE.

What does Bessie Smith have in common with the biblical Eve?

A Cloud of Women elevates dozens of biblical women, pointing out parallels between their life experiences and the lives of contemporary and historical Black women. See God's eternal influence on the lives of these inspiring figures and realize the opportunities for your own service and impact today.

Empowering biblical truths and illustrations will prompt you to serve and lead in your family, community, and church. Eve, Esther, Mary, and Deborah are a few of the guides as A Cloud of Women navigates cultural and women's issues then and now. You’ll learn from the examples of icons as well: Marian Wright Edelman, Biddy Mason, Sojourner Truth, plus contemporary female judges, teachers, musicians, artists, and scientists.

With the powerful voice of a woman, pastor, mother, and advocate, Rev. Aurelia D vila Pratt gives us the compassionate nudge and tools we need to access our inner authority. By stepping out of harmful belief systems informed by white supremacy and scarcity, we can step into healthy paradigms of abundance, liberation, and power. A Brown Girl's Epiphany is a love letter to all of us in need of guidance on our journey. Honest, vulnerable, and humble, Pratt imagines a world where the walking wounded become the fully healed and liberated, where our inner work becomes the starting point for creating heaven on earth. 180 pages, hardcover from Broadleaf.

A normal day. Until two siblings are accused of crimes they didn’t commit. Come Home Safe explores the pain, the truths, and the hopes that come with growing up as a person of color in America, as well as why "the talk" and discussions about social justice are so important in the community. This engaging YA novel from ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire is told in a way that can help foster conversations about what it means to navigate today’s world, as well as inspire ways to work toward change.

When Reed and Olive left home, they never imagined they’d find themselves questioned, searched, and thrown to the ground by police looking for suspects in recent crimes. As their worst fears become reality, they must find a way to "prove" their innocence and make it home safe once again.

This reflective and empowering coloring book for adults offers a celebration of Black voices, culture, and history, along with inspiration to stand boldly against injustice. Rise Up invites you to draw strength, courage, and hope from a variety of inspiring quotes, including historical and contemporary Black voices, the Bible, and hymns. Throughout the book you'll color beautifully designed illustrations that celebrate Black culture and experiences, all drawn by talented Black artists.