The founder of the largest website dedicated to books written by Black authors offers his recommendations for nonfiction, fiction and children’s books.

Black author book recommendations

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We hear how libraries in Wisconsin are constantly evolving to meet patrons’ needs. Then, recipes for food that would fit right into the hit 1970s show “Happy Days.”

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Black author book recommendations

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