The 45-year-old Award-winning actress Kerry Washington has announced that her first memoir titled THICKER THAN WATER will be released by Little, Brown Spark on September 26th. “Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on,” Washington revealed to PEOPLE in an interview. “I hope that readers will receive […]
Civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young collaborated with his daughter Paula Young Shelton on the children’s book “Just Like Jesse Owens” in order to recount a significant day in Young’s childhood that transformed him forever.
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to unveil our annual reading list for 2023, compiled of both riveting debut novels and highly awaited books from notable Black authors such as Colson Whitehead and Gayl Jones. Featuring literary fiction, arresting poetry and prose, critical essays, art and photography, and more, the following books have been thoroughly considered […]
In the following JARO reading list, these non-fiction works penned by inspirational Black women make wonderful presents for the wisdom-seekers, artists, and entrepreneurs in one’s life.
Activist and civil rights icon Ruby Bridges made history in 1960 when she became the first Black student to attend an all-white school. Her new children’s book I Am Ruby Bridges shares the impactful story through the perspective of her six-year-old self.
Remarkably, Zadie Smith was only in her early twenties when she wrote and published her debut White Teeth, a vigorous and spirited novel that critics and readers alike celebrate. It is considered to be a monumental work in the genre of literary fiction, featuring the art of bold, innovative storytelling. With her sharply created characters, […]
In conversation with Essence, literary influencer Cree Myles explained how she uses reading as an act of rebellion, and how she monetized her love for books and transformed it into a fruitful career. On reading, Myles said, “It’s an act of resistance. It’s an act that can change things. The revolution always starts with you […]
“Then summer came. A summer limp with the weight of blossomed things. Heavy sunflowers weeping over fences; iris curling and browning at the edges far away from their purple hearts; ears of corn letting their auburn hair wind down to their stalks.” Sula is officially the first Toni Morrison novel that I’ve read, and almost […]
New year, new books! We’re absolutely thrilled to experience yet another phenomenal year of reading and to expand our perspective through the stories of others. The following reading list features upcoming books by Black authors spanning a wide range of genres, from deeply personal memoirs to contemporary romance. There’s a promising collection of essays written […]
Nick Brooks, an upcoming filmmaker and author, has gained incredible recognition for his young adult thriller Promise Boys, which scored a seven-figure book deal with Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Expected to be released in early 2023, Promise Boys follows three boys at a Washington, D.C. charter school as they investigate the killing of […]