a literary life

"I’m interested in utopia and the impediments to utopia." Emily Raboteau's Literary Life

Emily Raboteau, author of her most recent work, LESSONS FOR SURVIVAL: MOTHERING AGAINST "THE APOCALYPSE" talks about the importance of being understood.

Sep 5 •

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"The belief that words have power, that Black stories matter, and that I can write to make a difference all inspired me to become an…

Renée Watson, author of over 15 books, most recently BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS and 'skin & bones' takes us through her literary career, and tells us why…

Sep 2 •

"For so long publishing acted like it didn’t have space for this kind of writing, so I do so unapologetically." Minda Honey's Literary Life

The author of THE HEARTBREAK YEARS shares sound writing advice, her top book recommendations, and reveals a bit about future projects.

Aug 6 •

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"[My] responsibility is to understand the context of my own existence." Keisha-Gaye Anderson's Literary Life

"As an immigrant first-born daughter, this is not the practical or stable thing to do in the eyes of our family."

Jul 9 •

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Keisha-Gaye Anderson

Leslie Taylor Grover's Literary Life

"I want to tell the truth and share the story I’m given and inspired to write by Black women’s experiences and my ancestors’ blessings."

Jun 6 •

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Leslie T. Grover, PhD

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