This month, Deb and Mindy discuss Black Authors in various genres. Join them as they also discuss the disparity in the publishing industry and in book awards. 

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Books Discussed:

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu

Jazz by Toni Morrison

The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson

Fact check: N.K. Jemisin's paid advance was $25,000 per book as oppose to the $58,000 that was mentioned. Click here for article.